Classical Chinese Philosophy and the Concept of Qi

The concept of qi belongs among the most difficult and complex notions in Chinese ideational history. present article follows from recognizing that traditional translations this are Eurocentric. author substantiates problematic role these presumptive through critical analyses their methodological approaches, which led to traditional, falsified understanding concept. A new alternative richer is proposed, pointing several different levels meaning on it can be understood. interprets notion including its various philosophical, physiological, psychological end ethical dimensions. shows semantical level, derives etymological air essence similar field physics, referring breath as origin living world. From perspective, holistic nature will introduced, exposing dynamic network connects all existing beings universe, endowed with life.