Confucianism (Ancient Philosophies) - Hardcover

Goldin, Paul R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0520269691 ISBN 13: 9780520269699

Verlag: Univ of California Pr, 2011

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Book by Goldin Paul R

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Reseña del editor:

This book presents a concise, balanced overview of China’s oldest and most revered philosophy. In clear, straightforward language, Paul R. Goldin explores how Confucianism was conceived and molded by its earliest masters, discusses its main tenets, and considers its history and relevance for the modern world. Goldin guides readers through the philosophies of the three major classical ConfuciansConfucius, Mencius, and Xunzias well as two short anonymous treatises, the Great Learning” and the Classic of Filial Piety.” He also discusses some of the main Neo-Confucian philosophers and outlines transformations Confucianism has undergone in the past century.

Biografía del autor:

Paul R. Goldin is Professor and Chair of the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania.

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• Verlag: Univ of California Pr
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0520269691
• ISBN 13: 9780520269699
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176