The Cosmological Context of Sovereignty in Han Times

By the Han empire, concepts of the cosmos were changing basically from that of the 'Four Quarters' (Si fang) to the 'Five Phases' (Wu xing), with a place for emperors to act as an essential pivot in the interlocking relationships of Heaven, Earth and Man. Differing views of the d...

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Veröffentlicht in:Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. - The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. - 65(2002), 2, Seite 342-349
1. Verfasser: Loewe, Michael (VerfasserIn)
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2002
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Schlagworte:Political science Philosophy Behavioral sciences History