Understanding Confucianism

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Provides a succint, authoritative and accessible introduction to one of the great religioous tradition. - By Jennifer Oldstone-Moore (2003) 112pages

Long regarded as a source of profound and universal teachings, Confucianism has made a significant contribution to the moral, philosophical and spiritual history of humankind.

For more than two thousand years, its ethical code - with its form emphasis on the family, social order and self-discipline - has sustained Chinese civilization and shaped the people and history of East Asia.

Confucianism has given rise to such concepts as filial piety, "humaneness" (ren) and harmony between human beings and the cosmos.

Today, the teachings of Confucius continue to exert a potent influence on the hearts and minds of the people of East Asia and offer insight into values of community and mutual responsibility so often lacking in the modern world.

This concise, illustrated volume is an accessible introduction to the key themes of Confucianism - the life of Confucious and his teachings, ritual and ceremony, art and architecture, sacred writings, death and the afterlife, the state, the family and the individual.

Providing a unique distillation of this ancient and compelling tradition, the book traces the course of Confucianism, from its origins in ancient China to its place in society today.

Also included in the volume are special documentary sections presenting extracts from and summaries of key texts and other invaluable reference material designed to illuminate central features of the religion.

'Understanding Confucianism' provides a succinct, authoritative and accessible introduction to one of the great religious traditions.

The book is organized around nine key themes:

1 - Origins and Historical Development,

2 - Aspects of the Divine,

3 -Sacred Texts,

4 - Sacred Persons,

5 - Ethical Principles,

6 - Sacred Spaces,

7 - Sacred Time,

8 - Death and the Afterlife,

9 - Society and Religion.

Each of these themes is supplemented by extracts from or summaries of historical texts, with an author commentary that explains the significance of each piece or place it in context.

More specifically, the subjects covered include: Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi and Dong Zhongshu.

- the five Classics and the Four Books

- social harmony, behaviour and etiquette

- filial piety

- loyalty, virtue and benevolence

- China, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam.

Date reviewed

02/01/2004

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