Judith Farquhar (University of Chicago), P. Sean Brotherton (University of Chicago)

Part of the East Asia by the Book! CEAS Author Talks series, this event features University of Chicago Professor, Judith Farquhar, and her book, "A Way of Life: Things, Thought, and Action in Chinese Medicine," which offers a philosophical introduction to Chinese traditional medicine. Reflection on the things recognized by Chinese medicine presents fresh problems in ontology. A reading of scholarly writing and thought in the field proposes a challenging epistemology. And a view of Chinese medical action through a pragmatic lens suggests that there is no thing or thought outside of practical imperatives. This program also features University of Chicago's P. Sean Brotherton as Discussant.