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Book Synopsis Simple Confucianism by : C. Alexander Simpkins
Download or read book Simple Confucianism written by C. Alexander Simpkins and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2000-06-15 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the authors of the popular "Simple Taoism" and "Simple Zen" comes a concise, meaningful introduction to the age-old yet timely practice of Confucianism. Includes art and photos illustrating Confucian influence on fine arts as well as martial arts.
Book Synopsis Simple Confucianism by : C. Alexander Simpkins
Download or read book Simple Confucianism written by C. Alexander Simpkins and published by . This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers: a clear & concise introduction to the philosophy of Confucianism; a thorough but accessible discussion of Confucian concepts & practices, including the Tao of Humanity, meditation, music & art, & the possible healing effect of benevolence practiced in gov't.; & simple exercises concordant with the practice of Confucianism, including how to find the way to wisdom with the tool we all have: a thinking heart. The authors combine sound scholarship with the knowingness of practitioners & an unerring sense of what will interest readers most.Ó The Simpkins are psychologists who specialize in studies of the mind & teach meditation, & have been involved in the martial arts for almost 30 years as practitioners & instructors. Illustrations.
Book Synopsis Myths & Legends of China by : Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
Download or read book Myths & Legends of China written by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner and published by London, Harrap. This book was released on 1922 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a provocative glimpse into a world dominated by traditional rules of etiquette and inhabited by demons, dragon-gods, and spirits, this volume presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century. Engrossing and informative, the book will appeal not only to lovers of folklore but to everyone interested in Chinese art, culture or philosophy. 32 b&w illustrations.
Book Synopsis The Four Books by : Daniel K. Gardner
Download or read book The Four Books written by Daniel K. Gardner and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2007-03-15 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engaging volume, Daniel Gardner explains the way in which the Four Books--Great Learning, Analects, Mencius, and Maintaining Perfect Balance--have been read and understood by the Chinese since the twelfth century. Selected passages in translation are accompanied by Gardner's comments, which incorporate selections from the commentary and interpretation of the renowned Neo-Confucian thinker, Zhu Xi (1130-1200). This study provides an ideal introduction to the basic texts in the Confucian tradition from the twelfth through the twentieth centuries. It guides the reader through Zhu Xi's influential interpretation of the Four Books, showing how Zhu, through the genre of commentary, gave new coherence and meaning to these foundational texts. Since the Four Books with Zhu Xi's commentary served as the basic textbook for Chinese schooling and the civil service examinations for more than seven hundred years, this book illustrates as well the nature of the standard Chinese educational curriculum.
Book Synopsis The Black Image in the White Mind by : George Marsh Frederickson
Download or read book The Black Image in the White Mind written by George Marsh Frederickson and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Confucianism written by Daniel K. Gardner and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume shows the influence of the Sage's teachings over the course of Chinese history--on state ideology, the civil service examination system, imperial government, the family, and social relations--and the fate of Confucianism in China in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as China developed alongside a modernizing West and Japan. Some Chinese intellectuals attempted to reform the Confucian tradition to address new needs; others argued for jettisoning it altogether in favor of Western ideas and technology; still others condemned it angrily, arguing that Confucius and his legacy were responsible for China's feudal, ''backward'' conditions in the twentieth century and launching campaigns to eradicate its influences. Yet Chinese continue to turn to the teachings of Confucianism for guidance in their daily lives.
Book Synopsis Chinese Philosophy - Simple Guides by : Peter Nancarrow
Download or read book Chinese Philosophy - Simple Guides written by Peter Nancarrow and published by Kuperard. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU• to appreciate the variety, subtlety and wisdom of a unique philosophical tradition• to understand the major schools of thought that have shaped Chinese civilization• to draw on a rich cultural resource for different perspectives on questions of our time• to recognize traditional concepts that continue to inform Chinese thinking todayChina, an emerging superpower, is heir to an ancient civilization that owes little to outside influences. This compelling introduction to Chinese philosophy describes the major traditional schools of thought that continue to underpin much of Chinese thinking today. It includes an outline of the country’s early history, and traces the development of Chinese thought, which evolved in a continuum and generally in isolation from the rest of the world, from the earliest concerns with ritual and divination until the arrival of Buddhism in the first century.The best known strand of Chinese philosophy is Confucianism, which is basically a philosophy of relationships between different levels in a hierarchy, from the ruler down to the individual. In complete contrast, the almost contemporary school of Laozi espoused the wisdom and freedom of the Dao, based on the concept of alignment with nature and reverence for the environment. There followed schools of analytical logic, Legalism, and the arrival of Buddhism, which became associated in China with the mystical writings of Laozi, adding the dimension of compassion. These schools gradually fused in a neo-Confucian synthesis that went unchallenged in China until the encounter with the West.The book touches on the relationship between philosophical thought and politics, and brings the reader up to date by looking at the considered way in which China has adapted foreign ideas in modern times. Written by a distinguished author in clear, everyday language, it is a fascinating and accessible introduction to an important subject.ACCESS THE WORLD'S PHILOSOPHIESSimple Guides: Philosophy is a series of concise introductions to the major philosophies of the world. Written by experts in the field, these accessible guides offer a fascinating account of the rich variety of arguments, ideas and systems of thought articulated by different cultures in the attempt to explore and define the nature of reality and the meaning, purpose and proper conduct of life. The Simple Guides will appeal to analytical thinkers and spiritual seekers alike. Taken together, they provide a basic introduction to the evolution of human thought, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the world views of different societies, they also enable travellers to behave in way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.
Book Synopsis Confucius from the Heart by : Yu Dan
Download or read book Confucius from the Heart written by Yu Dan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an introduction to Confucius' work "The Analects," discussing how the Chinese philosopher's advice for achieving inner spiritual harmony and peace can be applied to everyday situations in modern life.
Book Synopsis The Trouble with Confucianism by : William Theodore DE BARY
Download or read book The Trouble with Confucianism written by William Theodore DE BARY and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and other parts of East and Southeast Asia, as well as China, people are asking, What does Confucianism have to offer today? For some, Confucius is still the symbol of a reactionary and repressive past; for others, he is the humanist admired by generations of scholars and thinkers, East and West, for his ethical system and discipline. In the face of such complications, only a scholar of Theodore de Bary's stature could venture broad answers to the question of the significance of Confucianism in today's world.
Book Synopsis Essays of Lim Boon Keng on Confucianism by : Chunbao Yan
Download or read book Essays of Lim Boon Keng on Confucianism written by Chunbao Yan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces and promotes Dr Lim Boon Keng's thoughts on Confucianism. Dr Lim is an outstanding thinker and an authority on Confucian history of Singapore. His thoughts on Confucianism represent the fusion of Confucianism and Christianity, which is unique in the history of Confucianism. This book is a compilation of articles, published from 1904 to 1917, and is the most representative of Dr Lim's thoughts on Confucianism. Written in a simple and accessible manner, this book will be of interest to anyone interested in knowing more about Confucianism. This book is the first bilingual version (English and Chinese) on Dr Lim Boon Keng's thoughts on Confucianism. Contents: Confucian Cosmogony and Theism; OaAEO-A UaOn(r)Uuo e Confucian View of Human Nature; OaAEO-A UaouC e The Basis of Confucian Ethics; OaAEO-A Uao EaO iC The Confucian Code of Filial Piety; OaAEO-A UaO OUuo e The Confucian Cu
Book Synopsis Confucius: Great Teacher of China by : Demi
Download or read book Confucius: Great Teacher of China written by Demi and published by Shen's Books. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated biography of a man whose philosophy shaped the course of Chinese history: the great teacher Confucius.
Download or read book Zhu Xi written by Zhu Xi and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zhu Xi (1130–1200) was the preeminent Confucian thinker of the Song dynasty (960–1279). His teachings profoundly influenced China, where for centuries after his death they formed the basis of the country’s educational system. In Korea, Japan, and Vietnam as well, elites embraced his inspired and authoritative synthesis of Confucian thought. In Zhu’s eyes, the great Way of China was in decline, with its very survival threatened by external enemies and internal moral weakness. In his writings and teaching, Zhu took as his mission the revival of the Confucian tradition, the source of China’s greatness, and its transmission to future generations. For him, restoring Confucianism to its rightful place required drawing on the tradition’s whole sweep, from the sacred texts of the sages and worthies of antiquity to the more recent writings of the great thinkers of the tenth and eleventh centuries. This book presents the essential teachings of the new Confucian (“Neo-Confucian”) philosophical system that Zhu Xi forged, providing a concise introduction to one of the most important figures in the history of Chinese thought. It offers selections from the Classified Conversations of Master Zhu (Zhuzi yulei), a lengthy collection of Zhu’s conversations with disciples. In these texts, Zhu Xi reflects on the Confucian teachings of the past, revising and refining his understanding of them and shaping that understanding into a cohesive system of thought. Daniel K. Gardner’s translation renders these discussions and sayings in a conversational style that is accessible to new and more advanced readers alike.
Book Synopsis Confucianism and Human Rights by : Wm. Theodore De Bary
Download or read book Confucianism and Human Rights written by Wm. Theodore De Bary and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They offer a balanced forum that seeks common ground, providing needed perspective at a time when the Chinese government, after years of denouncing Confucianism as an aritfact of a feudal past, has made an abrupt reversal to endorse it as a belief system compatible with communist ideology.
Book Synopsis Confucianism as Religion by : Yong Chen
Download or read book Confucianism as Religion written by Yong Chen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the Rhetoric of Defining Confucianism as a Religion tackles the perennially controversial question of whether Confucianism is a religion and proposes a holistic and contextual approach to the issue.
Download or read book Confucianism written by Paul R. Goldin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Confucianism" presents the history and salient tenets of Confucian thought, and discusses its viability, from both a social and a philosophical point of view, in the modern world. Despite most of the major Confucian texts having been translated into English, there remains a surprising lack of straightforward textbooks on Confucian philosophy in any Western language. Those that do exist are often oriented from the point of view of Western philosophy - or, worse, a peculiar school of thought within Western philosophy - and advance correspondingly skewed interpretations of Confucianism. This book seeks to rectify this situation. It guides readers through the philosophies of the three major classical Confucians: Confucius (551-479 BCE), Mencius (372-289 BCE?) and Xunzi (fl. 3rd cent. BCE), and concludes with an overview of later Confucian revivals and the standing of Confucianism today.
Book Synopsis Original Confucianism: an Introduction to the Superior Person by : Adam Dietz
Download or read book Original Confucianism: an Introduction to the Superior Person written by Adam Dietz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Confucian philosophy can be seen in its depth, simplicity, profound practicality and relevance to contemporary daily life through the example of the "chun tzu," the superior person. What makes one a superior person? How do superior people practice virtue to deal with change? The personality of the superior person is clearly described in the original "Four Books" of Confucianism. Their self-cultivation, through any situation, is laid out in the Ten Wings commentary on the I Ching, the Book of Changes. Emphasizing virtue, anyone can be a superior person helping to make the world peaceful from the inside out.
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Confucianism: N-Z by : Rodney Leon Taylor
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Confucianism: N-Z written by Rodney Leon Taylor and published by The Rosen Publishing Group. This book was released on 2005 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers topics related to the understanding of Chinese Confucianism. Includes entries in the following categories: arts, architecture, and iconography; astrology, cosmology, and mythology; biographical entries; ceremonies, practices, and rituals; concepts; dynasties, official titles, and rulers; geography and historical events; groups and schools; literature, language, and symbols; and texts.
