| Understanding Confucian Philosophy: Classical and Sung-Ming Contributor(s): Liu, Shu-Hsien (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275963179 ISBN-13: 9780275963170 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1998 Annotation: Although Western interest in Chinese philosophy has been increasing in the last decade, the Confucian tradition is still often misunderstood. This volume offers the key to understanding Confucian philosophy by presenting a comprehensive account of its spiritual roots. The author focuses on the Classical and Sung-Ming periods, the two most important periods of Confucianism. Topics covered include: Confucius, Mencius, the I-Ching, and important figures from the Sung and Ming periods. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Confucianism - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General |
| Dewey: 181.112 |
| Series: Contributions in Sociology (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.13" W x 9.26" (0.94 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Although Western interest in Chinese philosophy has been increasing in the last decade, the Confucian tradition is still often misunderstood. This volume offers the key to understanding Confucian philosophy by presenting a comprehensive account of its spiritual roots. The author focuses on the Classical and Sung-Ming periods, the two most important periods of Confucianism. Topics covered include: Confucius, Mencius, the I-Ching, and important figures from the Sung and Ming periods. |