夢溪筆談 by Kuo Shen

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Shen, Kuo, 1031-1095 Shen, Kuo, 1031-1095
Chinese
Overview: A foundational work of Chinese encyclopedic literature, blending natural science, history, and personal anecdote from the Song Dynasty. Plot: Th...
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Overview: A foundational work of Chinese encyclopedic literature, blending natural science, history, and personal anecdote from the Song Dynasty.

Plot: This is not a narrative but a curated collection of Shen Kuo's observations and inquiries. The "chapters" meander from correcting historical errors and documenting geological phenomena to detailing ancient rituals and early technological innovations like movable type, offering a panoramic view of 11th-century intellectual life.

Analysis: Its status as a classic stems from its revolutionary empiricism. Shen Kuo prioritized evidence-based reasoning over received wisdom, centuries before the European scientific revolution. The book's enduring value lies not in providing final answers, but in modeling a profoundly curious mind at work—a singular record of how one man sought to comprehend the patterns of heaven, earth, and human endeavor.



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Ashley King
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Sarah Garcia
7 months ago

Having read this twice, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I will read more from this author.

Christopher Garcia
1 year ago

Enjoyed every page.

Karen Jackson
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Enjoyed every page.

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