Confucianism (Ancient Philosophies) - Hardcover

Goldin, Paul R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0520269691 ISBN 13: 9780520269699

Publisher: Univ of California Pr, 2011

Synopsis

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.

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Review:

"The best introduction to classical Confucian philosophy currently available. It is unique in being not only very well written (and thus accessible to non-specialists) but equally grounded on meticulous scholarship of primary and secondary sources. It not only provides non-specialists with a highly informed introduction to the crucial classics of the Confucian tradition, but also a handy guide for scholars interested in the various views on Confucian philosophy that are currently discussed within the academic community." - Hans-Georg Moeller, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University College Cork

About the Author:

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Univ of California Pr
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0520269691
• ISBN 13: 9780520269699
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 168