This book is an anthology of Chinese philosophy from the period of the Han Dynasty (3rd century BC - 3rd century AD). It introduces an important period in the development of the historical and philosophical process in China. It presents thinkers of various views and ideological orientations - the creators of original philosophical teachings, followers of Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism and other directions. Most of the texts included in the book are translated into Russian for the first time.