| Confucianism in Context: Classic Philosophy and Contemporary Issues, East Asia and Beyond Contributor(s): Chang, Wonsuk (Editor), Kalmanson, Leah (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1438431910 ISBN-13: 9781438431918 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $90.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Confucianism |
| Dewey: 299.512 |
| LCCN: 2009051689 |
| Series: SUNY Series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.10 lbs) 243 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What is Confucianism? This book provides a wide-ranging view of the tradition and its contemporary relevance for Western readers. Discussing the development of Confucianism in China, the work goes on to show the deep impact of Korean and Japanese cultures on Confucian thinking. A dialogic way of thought, highly sensitive to locations and conditions, Confucianism is shown to be a valuable philosophical resource for a multicultural, globalizing world. In addition to discussing Confucianism' unique responses to traditional philosophical problems, such as the nature of self and society, Confucianism in Context shows how Confucian philosophy can contribute to contemporary issues such as democracy, human rights, feminism, and ecology. |