Confucianism
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Confucianism
（World religions）
Chelsea House, c2009
3rd ed.
Available at 1 libraries
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Summary: Examines Cufucianism in conjunction with its resurgence in China a nd the rest of the world. Presents its history, basic beliefs, and evolutionin response to historical events in China
Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-139) and index
Chelsea House and Facts on File are both imprints of Infobase Publishing
Contents of Works
- Introduction: The modern Confucian world
- Confucius and his time
- The development of Confucianism
- The influence of Confucianism spreads
- Confucian literature
- Rituals and standards of conduct
- A crisis for Confucianism
- Confucianism into the twenty-first century
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Long dismissed as irrelevant by communist China, Confucianism is experiencing a new resurgence in China and around the globe. So-called New Confucianists seek to find a unity between their religion and the modern world, rejecting any form of cultural isolationism. Founded in China 2,500 years ago by a master philosopher, Confucianism was a system of ethical behavior and social responsibility that evolved into one of the great spiritual traditions of the East. It has played a profoundly important role in the evolution of Chinese civilization over the centuries and has had a marked influence on other Asian cultures including those of Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. ""Confucianism, Third Edition"" clearly outlines the historical development of Confucianism, presents the basic tenets of Confucian thought, traces its evolution in response to the events of Chinese history, and examines its enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Coverage includes: basic concepts and beliefs of Confucianism; the teachings of Confucius; Confucian literature, including The Five Classics; the effects of political interference from China, Europe, and the United States; and restoration of Confucianism in the 21st century.
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