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Kim Yong-ok <1948-> |
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The great equal society : Confucianism, China and the 21st century / / Young-oak Kim, Hanshin University, Korea, Jung-kyu Kim, ACA Investments Pte Ltd., Singapore |
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New Jersey : , : World Scientific, , [2014] |
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c2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xiii, 173 pages) |
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Collana |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Confucian sociology |
Confucianism |
China Social conditions 21st century |
China Economic conditions 21st century |
China Politics and government 21st century |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Acknowledgments; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 A Philosophical Shift; Johnson's Great Society; Restoring Inner Morality; Institution versus Culture; A Society of Ren: Modern Examples; A New Philosophy for China - and for the World; Chapter 2 On Government; Is Democracy for China?; Real Challenge for China; Two Views of Human Nature; Characteristics of Good Government; Freedom of the Media; Learn from Singapore; Chapter 3 On the Economy; Laissez-faire versus Social Realization; Misery of the Middle Class; Breakdown of Morality; Restoring Humanity; Profit Motive as Secondary |
Challenges for ChinaSuggestions for a Humane Economy; Christianity, Communism, and Claims of Community; Chapter 4 On Education; Educational Arms Race; Money, Education, and the Democratic Ideal; Redefining the Purpose of Education; The Moral Animal; Beyond Freedom and Discipline; Confucian Theory of Education; Talent, Discipline, and Success; Moral Leadership; Chapter 5 The New China Model; Rise of the "China model"; Redefining the China model; On Diplomacy; On the Environment; Celebrating China's Rise; Bonus |
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Chapter A Short Introduction to Confucianism; Confucius and Religion |
Confucianism as a Moral PhilosophyConfucianism versus Legalism; Failures of Confucianism; About the Authors; Endnotes; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Confucianism is the guiding creed for a quarter of mankind, yet hardly anyone has explained it in plain terms - until now. Written in a style both intelligible and enjoyable for the global audience, The Great Equal Society distils the core ideas of the major Confucian classics and shows how their timeless wisdom can be applied to the modern world. It also introduces pragmatic suggestions emanating from Confucius and his followers for ensuring good governance, building a humane economy and educating moral leaders. The book's core message of inner morality, first expounded by Confucius millennia |
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