The Gongsun Longzi and Other Neglected Texts, published by Rafael Suter, Lisa Indraccolo, and Wolfgang Behr, explores the only existing work of the Classical Chinese School of Names, focusing on philosophical and logical inquiries typical of this early intellectual tradition. The volume includes treatises and dialogues centered on paradoxical claims, along with contributions from experts in related fields. While the text holds significant philosophical value, debates concerning its textual history and intellectual lineage are marked by limitations in understanding its background. The book synthesizes scholarly insights and addresses various philological and philosophical issues raised by the text and its connections within the School of Names context.
The Gongsun Longzi is considered the only extant work of the Classical Chinese 'School of Names', focusing on logic and the philosophy of language.
This volume presents contributions from leading specialists, offering insights into philological and philosophical dilemmas related to the Gongsun Longzi and its intellectual context.
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