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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457728003321

Autore

Goldin Paul Rakita <1972-, >

Titolo

Confucianism / / Paul R. Goldin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2014

ISBN

1-317-49250-1

1-315-71162-1

1-280-11990-X

9786613523860

1-84465-436-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (177 pages)

Collana

Ancient philosophies

Disciplina

181.112

Soggetti

Religion

Philosophy & Religion

Confucianism

Eastern Religions

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published 2011 by Acumen.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-161) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: What Confucianism is and what Confucianism is not -- Confucius and his disciples -- Interlude: Great learning and Canon of filial piety -- Mencius -- Xunzi -- Neo-Confucianism and Confucianism today -- Appendix: Manhood in the Analects.

Sommario/riassunto

The author explores how Confucianism was conceived and molded by its earliest masters, discusses its main tenets, and considers its history and relevance for the modern world. Goldin guides readers through the philosophies of the three major classical Confucians--Confucius, Mencius, and Xunzi--as well as two short anonymous treatises, the "Great Learning" and the "Classic of Filial Piety." He also discusses some of the main Neo-Confucian philosophers and outlines transformations Confucianism has undergone in the past century--From publisher description.