An Introduction to Chinese Traditional Maritime Philosophy: The Organic View of the Ocean
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This book is published in its Original Edition with the title:
《中国传统海洋哲学初探——有机论海洋观》
By Song Zhenghai（宋正海）
Copyright © 2019 Shen Zhen Press (Originally Haitian Press)
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About the Translator
Zhou Yanan holds a Master’s degree from Beijing Foreign Studies University. She is currently a lecturer in the Department of Translation at the School of International Studies, Civil Aviation University of China. Her research focuses on translation theory and practice. Zhou has led and participated in several translation-related research projects and is the translator of Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century. She is also the co-author of an academic monograph.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical essence of Chinese traditional maritime culture, aiming to reveal the essential characteristics and profound origins of this culture. Chinese traditional maritime philosophy is built upon an organic view of the ocean, which in turn derives from the organic natural philosophy. It emphasizes the holistic and spontaneous nature of things, as well as the coordination and collaboration within and across entities. Moreover, Chinese traditional maritime philosophy is not just a speculative construct but is deeply grounded in the practical realities of the survival and development of coastal communities over thousands of years.
