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Confucianism
Confucianism is a system of ethical, philosopical, moral, social, political
and religious thought based on the teachings on the Chinese sage
Confucius (551 to 479 BCE).
There is some debate about whether Confucianism should be considered
as a religion. While it prescribes many rituals, very little of it
seems like worship or other religious practices. Additionally,
Confucius made some statements, which to modern Western ears, sound
distinctly agnostic.
On the other hand, Confucian ideas have had effects in East Asian societies
which parallel those of religious movements in the West. Furthermore,
people follow Confucianism does appear to serve many of the same roles
in people's lives as religion does in other cultures.
There are believed to be around 150 million followers of Confucianism,
the majority of whom live in Eastern
China.
Additionally, Confucianist thought has had a profound and lasting
influence on many Asian cultures.
Here are some books about Confucianism:
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By Xinzhong Yao
Cambridge University Press
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Taking into account the long history and wide range of Confucian Studies, this book introduces Confucianism - initiated in China by Confucius (551 BC-479 BC) - primarily as a philosophical and religious tradition. It pays attention to Confucianism in both the West and the East, focussing on the tradition's doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places and terminology, but also stressing the adaptations, transformations and new thinking taking place in modern times. Xinzhong Yao presents Confucianism as a tradition with many dimensions and as an ancient tradition with contemporary appeal. This gives the reader a richer and clearer view of how Confucianism functioned in the past and of what it means in the present. A Chinese scholar based in the West, he draws together the many strands of Confucianism in a style accessible to students, teachers, and general readers interested in one of the world's major religious traditions. |
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By Berthron
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Confucius, one of the most brilliant thinkers in Chinese history, still influences many in the Far East through his writings today. But what is Confucianism, what are its principles, and how did it come to be such an enormously popular philosophy for so many? Confucianism: A Short Introduction answers these and other key questions in a clear, concise manner. Portraying the tradition as seen by Confucian followers, author John Berthrong provides a balanced view of the philosopher and his impact on Chinese life, from families to the imperial state. Capturing the rich complexity of a Confucian lifestyle while addressing key areas, Confucianism: A Short Introduction is a thorough guide to this honored tradition. |
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Oxford University Press, USA
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This fascinating volume provides a concise, illustrated introduction to five of the great religious traditions of the world--Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Buddhism, one of the world's great religious traditions, attracts millions of modern-day followers. Hinduism, one of the most ancient of all belief systems, is increasingly well known in the West through expatriate Indian communities. Taoism has been an important influence on Western thinking, especially through the impact of the Tao Te Ching. Confucianism, less metaphysical in its principles, emphasizes family values and the role of the individual within the state. And Shinto, distinctively Japanese in character, is the most animistic of the great religions, based on a belief in numerous individual spirits. The contributors explore a great variety of topics within these religions, including: the life of the Buddha; karma and rebirth; inspiring teachers and gurus; the life of Confucius; sacred Taoist texts; the epics of the Ramayana and Mahabharata; holy landscapes, shrines, and festivals; enlightenment; and--for all the faiths--the spiritual and ethical teachings, art and architecture, sacred writings, ritual and ceremony, and death and the afterlife. Also included are extracts from or summaries of historical texts, with author commentaries that explain the significance of each piece and place in its full context. Authoritative and accessible, Eastern Religions provides a gateway for all those in the West who wish to move one step closer to the spirit of the East. |
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By Daniel A. Bell
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What is it like to be a Westerner teaching political philosophy in an officially Marxist state? Why do Chinese sex workers sing karaoke with their customers? And why do some Communist Party cadres get promoted if they care for their elderly parents? In this entertaining and illuminating book, one of the few Westerners to teach at a Chinese university draws on his personal experiences to paint an unexpected portrait of a society undergoing faster and more sweeping changes than anywhere else on earth. With a storyteller's eye for detail, Daniel Bell observes the rituals, routines, and tensions of daily life in China. China's New Confucianism makes the case that as the nation retreats from communism, it is embracing a new Confucianism that offers a compelling alternative to Western liberalism. Bell provides an insider's account of Chinese culture and, along the way, debunks a variety of stereotypes. He presents the startling argument that Confucian social hierarchy can actually contribute to economic equality in China. He covers such diverse social topics as sex, sports, and the treatment of domestic workers. He considers the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, wondering whether Chinese overcompetitiveness might be tempered by Confucian civility. And he looks at education in China, showing the ways Confucianism impacts his role as a political theorist and teacher. By examining the challenges that arise as China adapts ancient values to contemporary society, China's New Confucianism enriches the dialogue of possibilities available to this rapidly evolving nation. |
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By Chang-tae Keum
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The main stream of Korean culture after the 15th century was rooted in the soil of Confucianism, and the contemporary Korean society remains within the boundary of Confucian influence. For this reason, Korean Confucianism should be taken as the starting point for understanding the nature and characteristics of Korean society in general. |
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This volume provides selected translations from the writings of Lu Xiangshan; Wang Yangming; and, the "Platform Sutra", a work which had profound influence on neo-Confucian thought. Each of these three sections is preceded by an introduction that sketches important features of the history, biography, and philosophy of the author and explores some of the main features and characteristics of his work. The range of genres represented-letters, recorded sayings, essays, meditations and poetry-provide the reader with insights into the philosophical and stylistic themes of this fascinating and influential branch of neo-Confucian thought. |
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An engagement between Confucianism and the philosophy of Richard Rorty. |
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By Xinzhong Yao
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A comparison of Confucianism and Christianity |
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Increasingly, seekers in the West are embracing the traditions of the East as a way to find meaning amid life's contrasts and confusions. The Sacred East is a uniquely accessible guide to the Hindu traditions of India, the richly varied Buddhist faith, the Confucian and Taoist beliefs of China, and the Shinto religion of Japan. Clearly written, with striking full-color images on every page, The Sacred East traces these enduring beliefs from their earliest origins to their present forms. Each chapter focuses on a single tradition, examines its central ideas, and places it in the social and historical context from which the religion emerged. Through words and pictures that vividly capture the variety and intensity of the Asian world, The Sacred East offers a vibrant collage of the spiritual traditions of the Orient. |
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