This book is an anthology of Chinese philosophy during the reign of the Han Dynasty (III century BC. e.- III century. N. e.). It introduces an important period in the development of the historical and philosophical process in China. It presents thinkers of various views and worldview orientation - creators of original philosophical teachings, followers of Confucianism, Taoism, Legism and other areas. Most of the texts included in the book are translated into Russian for the first time.