This lively and highly accessible introduction provides a comprehensive account of the life, teachings of Confucius and the development of Confucian thought from ancient times to the present day. The book skilfully lays out and explores the philosophical and religious questions at the heart of Confucius' thought. These are carefully placed in the context of Chinese society, demonstrating how Confucius responded to the blatant inequalities of his time and offered solutions to society's problems. After Confucius' death, his followers expanded and reinterpreted his ideas – a process that continued throughout Chinese history and has developed into the “New Confucianism” of today. The book also considers the legacy of Confucian thought in the West, tracing his influential ideas and their proponents through the centuries and up to the modern day. We see how Confucian teachings have become the basis of East Asian culture and influenced the West. This lucid and well-organized book will offer both students and general readers the background, information and analysis they require to understand and appreciate the wisdom and timeless relevance of Confucian teachings.Lee Dian Rainey is Associate Professor in the department of Religious Studiesat the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. She has taught Chinese philosophy for over twenty years, and has published widely in the field.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-8841-8
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 16/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés