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The Propensity of Things: Toward a History of Efficacy in China - Jullien, Francois, and Lloyd, Janet (Translated by)
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In this book, his first to appear in English, French sinologist Fran�ois Jullien uses the Chinese concept of shi--meaning disposition or circumstance, power or potential--as a touchstone to explore Chinese culture and to uncover the intricate structure underlying Chinese modes of thinking.

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The Propensity of Things: Toward a History of Efficacy in China 1999, Zone Books, Brooklyn

ISBN-13: 9780942299953

Revised edition

Trade paperback

The Propensity of Things: Toward a History of Efficacy in China 1995, Zone Books, Brooklyn

ISBN-13: 9780942299946

Hardcover