“Erudite Discussion” vs. “Aimless Statement”: An Investigation into the Debate Strategies of Buddhism and Daoism in the Tang Dynasty

This paper explores the argumentative strategies employed by Daoism and Buddhism in their debates during the Tang dynasty (618–907). Despite being significant in Chinese intellectual history, these debates, particularly the strategies behind them, remain understudied, and two gaps remain. First, the...

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Main Authors: Xing Lan, Xi Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/12/1497