Fa (Standards
(Laws) and Meaning Changes in Chinese Philosophy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9215911 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chad Hansen (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1994 |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 435 |
| Publication date | 1994-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Philosophy East and West (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-8221 • E-ISSN: 1529-1898 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/1399736 |
| OpenAlex | W1979851412 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 8 |
Argues that throughout the classical period in China, the word `fa' consistently means measurable, publicly accessible standards for the application of terms used in behavioral guidance. Review of the Daoist analysis of the meaning of fa; Original philosophical role of fa; Detail of Chinese philosopher Han Feizi's theories on the legal use of the term `fa.'
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| Unique citing works | 11 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2004 - 2026 (23) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |