{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-confucianism-hardback-9780521643122","title":"An Introduction to Confucianism (Hardback) 9780521643122","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAn Introduction to Confucianism\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduces the many strands of Confucianism in a style accessible to students and general readers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eXinzhong Yao (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521643122, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 February 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e372 pages, 13 b\/w illus.  1 table\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16.1 x 3 cm, 0.655 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… 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'. The Times Higher Education Supplement\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eTaking into account the long history and wide range of Confucian Studies, this book introduces Confucianism - initiated in China by Confucius (551 BC–479 BC) - primarily as a philosophical and religious tradition. It pays attention to Confucianism in both the West and the East, focussing on the tradition's doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places and terminology, but also stressing the adaptations, transformations and new thinking taking place in modern times. Xinzhong Yao presents Confucianism as a tradition with many dimensions and as an ancient tradition with contemporary appeal. This gives the reader a richer and clearer view of how Confucianism functioned in the past and of what it means in the present. A Chinese scholar based in the West, he draws together the many strands of Confucianism in a style accessible to students, teachers, and general readers interested in one of the world's major religious traditions.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e List of illustrations\u003cbr\u003e Confucianism in history: chronological table\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Confucian studies East and West\u003cbr\u003e 1. Confucianism, Confucius and Confucian classics\u003cbr\u003e 2. Evolution and transformation - a historical perspective\u003cbr\u003e 3. The way of Confucianism\u003cbr\u003e 4. Ritual and religious practice\u003cbr\u003e 5. Confucianism and its modern relevance\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Oriental religions [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Oriental religions\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Oriental%20religions%20%5BHRKN%5D%22\"\u003eHRKN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129364730136,"sku":"9780521643122","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521643122.gif?v=1691666735","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/an-introduction-to-confucianism-hardback-9780521643122","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}