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Introduction

That which is not practical can not be spiritual either . Every spiritual principle must stand the test of practicability . Spirituality is the science of sciences . Chinese philosophy is closely linked to the grassroots realities of human life . Take any Chinese philosopher , relate any age , you will find that humanism is the main

theme underlying their writings . Chan is no exception . To write such a mammoth book and reveal the minds of successive Chinese philosophers is an arduous task and Chan has accomplished it creditably . With such an authentic work at hand , to understand , compare and contrast the Western version of philosophy and the Confucius thought becomes possible . When one has the continuous and consistent thought processes related to Chinese philosophy , the study is rendered authentic and understanding the intricacies of the Chinese mind , easier . The book is an anthology of 2500 years of Chinese philosophy . To know Confucius in the proper perspective , the pre-Confucian and post-Confucian China needs to be understood well . Only then the process of comparing Confucius to the Western version of philosophy can be initiated with authenticity . For the English-speaking reader , this book is an asset and the mirror to gaze in to the philosophical heart of China , In our impatience and ignorance , we come to question whether there is after all any relationship between life and philosophy . The -range covered by Chan is as long as the Chinese Wall . He covers the pre-Confucian period and reaches up to Maoist China It is a big leap and he has left nothing untouched - Buddhism , Taoism neo-Rationalism , and neo-Idealist movements , Western Philosophy etc Chan 's book is all the more handy to discuss the main contradiction between Confucius thought and the Western version of philosophy because Chan is well-known for leaning on the Confucian side of the Chinese tradition and this man 's personal faith is Christianity . That makes it a unique combination

Confucius was the man behind the Confucianism beliefs . Among many other standards , Confucius established standards for proper table etiquette and for the appearance and taste of Chinese food . One of the standards set by Confucius (you might have noticed this at an authentic Chinese restaurant ) is that food must be cut into small bite size pieces before serving the dish . This is a custom that is definitely unique to the Chinese culture

To cite a simple example , Knives at the dinner table are also considered to be a sign of very poor taste by those who embrace Confucian beliefs The standards of quality and taste that Confucius recommends require the perfect blend of ingredients , herbs and condiments--a blend which would result in the perfect combination of flavor . Confucius also emphasized the importance of the texture and color of a dish , and taught that food must be prepared and...