Preface; List of illustrations; Confucianism in history: chronological table; Introduction: Confucian studies East and West; 1. Confucianism, Confucius and Confucian classics; 2. Evolution and transformation - a historical perspective; 3. The way of Confucianism; 4. Ritual and religious practice; 5. Confucianism and its modern relevance; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.
Introduces the many strands of Confucianism in a style accessible to students and general readers.
'... an excellent introduction to the Chinese sage and those who have continued to develop his ideas ... valuable for students of social sciences, politics, international relations, philosophy and religion, as well as general readers interested in China'. Times Higher Education Supplement 'An important contribution to a more profound understanding of this complex tradition.' Expository Times
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