Confucianism in China (Volume 4)

Author: Pang Pu
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Publish Date: 1997-01-01
Features: The Chinese Confucianism is a comprehensive and encyclopedic work that focuses on providing a relatively thorough and systematic introduction to Confucianism, one of the most influential schools of thought in Chinese history. This book is the fourth volume, which mainly includes four aspects: general terms of Confucianism (such as textual studies, etymology, the River Chart and Luo Book, etc.), philosophical concepts (such as the Way of the Middle Tang, investigation of things to acquire knowledge, the interaction between heaven and humanity, etc.), ethical concepts (such as the Three Cardinal Guides and Five Constant Virtues, the Three Submissions and Four Virtues, loyalty and reciprocity, etc.), and political concepts (such as the theory of the Three Ages, the world for all, a small peace, etc.). In addition to explaining the basic meanings of relevant terms and concepts, the book also introduces corresponding academic discussions or debates, thereby presenting a relatively comprehensive and complete picture of the intellectual content and scholarly style of Chinese Confucianism.