yu-lan ph. d.

This complete set of The History of Chinese Philosophy was first published during 1931-1934, written unprecedentedly based on the concepts of Western Philosophy. Standing at two volumes -- discussion on "Zi-Xue Era" and "Era of Classical Learning"--it provides viewpoints that are profound and fresh; analyses that are thorough and substantiated by extensive historical documentation. 

This title has been held in high esteem not only for its academic significance, but also for being the keystone of philosophy courses at higher education; therefore is consistently praised as a watershed in Chinese philosophy.