Confucius and Confucianism: The Essentials
Lee Dian Rainey, "Confucius and Confucianism: The Essentials"
English | 2010 | ISBN: 1405188413, 1405188405 | 280 pages | PDF | 4 MB
English | 2010 | ISBN: 1405188413, 1405188405 | 280 pages | PDF | 4 MB
This comprehensive introduction explores the life and teachings of Confucius, and development of Confucian thought, from ancient times to the present today.
Demonstrates the wisdom and enduring relevance of Confucius’s teachings – drawing parallels between our 21st century society and that of China 2,500 years ago, where government corruption, along with social, economic, and technical changes, led thinkers to examine human nature and society
Draws on the latest research and incorporates interpretations of Confucius and his works by Chinese and Western scholars throughout the centuries
Explores how Confucius's followers expanded and reinterpreted his ideas after his death, and how this process has continued throughout Chinese history
Seamlessly links Confucius with our modern age, revealing how his teachings have become the basis of East Asian culture and influenced the West