Confucianism

by Paul R. Goldin

Overview

"Confucianism" presents the history and salient tenets of Confucian thought, and discusses its viability, from both a social and a philosophical point of view, in the modern world. Despite most of the major Confucian texts having been translated into English, there remains a surprising lack of straightforward textbooks on Confucian philosophy in any Western language. Those that do exist are often oriented from the point of view of Western philosophy - or, worse, a peculiar school of thought within Western philosophy - and advance correspondingly skewed interpretations of Confucianism. This book seeks to rectify this situation. It guides readers through the philosophies of the three major classical Confucians: Confucius (551-479 BCE), Mencius (372-289 BCE?) and Xunzi (fl. 3rd cent. BCE), and concludes with an overview of later Confucian revivals and the standing of Confucianism today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317492498
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/05/2014
Series:	Ancient Philosophies
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Goldin, Paul R.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: What Confucianism Is and Is Not 2. Confucius and his Disciples 3. Mencius 4. Xunzi 5. Neo-Confucianism and Confucianism Today

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From the Publisher

"Can indeed be regarded as the best introduction to Confucianism."—Philosophical Review

"A thoughtful overview of China's oldest and most revered philosophy."—Spirituality & Practice

Editorial Reviews

Can indeed be regarded as the best introduction to Confucianism.

Philosophical Review

A thoughtful overview of China's oldest and most revered philosophy.

Spirituality & Practice

"Lively, concise, and erudite. . . . Goldin’s spirited exposition is likely to provide much that is good—and “chewable”—for the reader."

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