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Confucianism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Daniel K. Gardner
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Paperback. Daniel K. Gardner explores the major philosophical ideas of the Confucian tradition, showing the profound social and political impact it had and continues to have in China. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 10 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRKN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 114 x 175 x 8. Weight in Grams: 120.
To understand China, it is essential to understand Confucianism. First formulated in the sixth century BCE, the teachings of Confucius would come to dominate Chinese society, politics, economics, and ethics. In this Very Short Introduction, Daniel K. Gardner explores the major philosophical ideas of the Confucian tradition, showing their profound impact on state ideology and imperial government, the civil service examination system, domestic life, and social relations over the course of twenty-six centuries. Gardner focuses on two of the Sage's most crucial philosophical problems-what makes for a good person, and what constitutes good government-and demonstrates the enduring significance of these ... Read more
To understand China, it is essential to understand Confucianism. First formulated in the sixth century BCE, the teachings of Confucius would come to dominate Chinese society, politics, economics, and ethics. In this Very Short Introduction, Daniel K. Gardner explores the major philosophical ideas of the Confucian tradition, showing their profound impact on state ideology and imperial government, the civil service examination system, domestic life, and social relations over the course of twenty-six centuries. Gardner focuses on two of the Sage's most crucial philosophical problems-what makes for a good person, and what constitutes good government-and demonstrates the enduring significance of these ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195398915
SKU
V9780195398915
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About Daniel K. Gardner
Daniel K. Gardner is Dwight W. Morrow Professor of History at Smith College.
Reviews for Confucianism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
"There's a helpful emphasis on moral responsibilities of elders and rulers to do their job well..." -Christian Perring, Dowling College, Metapsychology