Rhetoric in ancient China, fifth to third century, B.C.E. : a comparison with classical Greek rhetoric / Xing Lu.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-339) and index.

Editor's preface -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chronology of Chinese dynasties from Xia to the warring states period -- Chinese school of thoughts and thinkers -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Perceptions and methodology in the study of classical Chinese rhetoric -- cultural contexts and rhetorical practices of the pre-Qin period -- Chinese terminology of rhetoric -- Rhetorical features in literary and historical texts -- Conceptualization of Ming Bian: the School of Ming -- Conceptualization of Yan and Ming Bian: the School of Confucianism -- Conceptualization of Ming Bian: the School of Mohism -- Conceptualization of Yan and Ming Bian: the School of Daoism -- Conceptualization of Shui and Ming Bian by Han Feizi -- Conclusions and implications -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.