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Penguin Books Ltd The Most Venerable Book Shang Shu
Book SynopsisA wonderfully enjoyable storehouse of ancient Chinese history and legends, which also has an important role in understanding 21st-century China''And remember: Heaven''s blessing will cease forever if there''s despair and poverty in your lands''The Most Venerable Book (also known as The Book of History) is one of the Five Classics, a key work of Chinese literature which preserves some of the most ancient and dramatic chronicles of the history, both real and mythological, of the Chinese state. For many centuries it was a central work for anyone wishing to work for the Imperial administration, preserving as it does a fascinating mixture of key Confucian concepts as well as page after page of heroes, benevolent rulers, sagacious ministers, and struggles against flood, corruption and vicious, despotic rulers. The First Emperor tried in 213 BC to have all copies of the book destroyed because of its subversive implication that ''the Mandate of HeTrade ReviewThe text is alive with the deeds and misdeeds of Chinese rulers, some told in graphic and gory detail . . . Palmer's introduction is witty and eschews any sign of academic-speak . . . There has been a revival in interest in China in Confucian ethics in recent years as people search for moral points of reference . . . The Shang Shu is part of this, and Martin Palmer has presented the English reading audience with an excellent route to an understanding of these ideas * China Daily - European Weekly *
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Amber Books Ltd Confucius The Analects
Book SynopsisWith a new cover design, this complete edition of the Analects, which is made up of 20 books of brief passages from Confucius and his disciples, is presented with a new introduction and new editorial notes. The Analects of Confucius has been one of the most widely read and studied books in China for the last 2,000 years, and continues to have a substantial influence on thought and values today. His words largely concern ethics, morality within the family, within marriage and within government, social relationships, justice and sincerity, valor and virtue. But whether you regard this as high philosophy or self-help for all the ages, whether your interest is in Chinese culture or leadership, whether it is spirituality or success that occupies your thoughts, Confucius has wise and accessible things to say about them all. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding and with a timeless design, Confucius: The Analects will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality, and Chinese culture.
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Penguin Books Ltd The First Ten Books
Book SynopsisThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Perhaps the most widely read thinker of all time, Confucius transformed Chinese philosophy with his belief that the greatest goal in life was pursuit of ''The Way'': a search for virtue not as a means to rewards in this world or the next, but as the pinnacle of human existence.
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Oxford University Press The Analects
Book SynopsisFew individuals have shaped their country's civilization more profoundly than Master Kong (Confucius, 551-479 BC). Compulsory reading in the late Imperial period for all who wished to enter the Civil Service or Government, his sayings and those of his disciples form the foundation of a distinct social, ethical, and intellectual system. They have retained their freshness and vigour throughout the two and a half millennia of their currency, and are still admired evenin today's China.This lively new translation with clear explanatory notes by one of the foremost scholars of classical Chinese provides the ideal introduction to the Analects for readers who have no previous knowledge of the Chinese language and philosophical traditions.
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Oxford University Press Inc Confucianism A Very Short Introduction Very Short
Book SynopsisTo 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 questions today. 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. In addition to a survey of the philosophy and history of Confucianism, Gardner offers an examination of the resurgence of Confucianism in China today, and explores what such a revival means for the Chinese government and the Chinese people.Trade Review"There's a helpful emphasis on moral responsibilities of elders and rulers to do their job well..." -Christian Perring, Dowling College, MetapsychologyTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ; 1. Confucius (551-479 BC) ; 2. The Individual and Self-Cultivation in the Teachings of Confucius ; 3. Government in Confucian Teachings ; 4. Variety Within Early Confucianism ; 5. The Reorientation of the Confucian Tradition after 1000 AD: The Teachings of Neo-Confucianism ; 6. Confucianism in Practice ; References ; Further Reading ; Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Confucian Feminism
Book SynopsisIn Confucian Feminism Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee expands the theoretical horizons of feminism by using characteristic Confucian terms, methods, and concerns to interrogate the issue of gender oppression and liberation.With its theoretical roots in the Confucian textual tradition, this is the first re-imagining of Confucianism that enriches, and is enriched by, feminism. Incorporating distinctive Confucian conceptual tools such as ren (benevolent governance), xiao (filial care), you (friendship), li (ritual), and datong (great community), Rosenlee creates an ethic of care that is feminist and Confucian. At the same time she confronts the issue of gender inequity in Confucian thought. Her hybrid feminist theory not only broadens the range of feminist understandings of the roots of gender oppression, but opens up what we believe constitutes gender liberation for women transnationally and transculturally.Here is a practical
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Princeton University Press Xunzi
Book SynopsisThis is the first complete, one-volume English translation of the ancient Chinese text Xunzi, one of the most extensive, sophisticated, and elegant works in the tradition of Confucian thought. Through essays, poetry, dialogues, and anecdotes, the Xunzi presents a more systematic vision of the Confucian ideal than the fragmented sayings of ConfuciusTrade Review"This is a long-awaited translation, and I envisage that it will become a standard of scholarship and an invaluable source to which both specialists and non-specialists will be indebted."--Winnie Sung, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "Eric Hutton's new translation of this rich and multifaceted text is ... a truly valuable gateway for introducing newcomers in the field of Chinese and comparative philosophy, as well as more advanced students and scholars, to the philosophy of Xunzi."--Ori Tavor, Dao: A Journal of Comparative Philosophy "The decision by Eric Hutton to translate the verse sections as poetry means that this book can be appreciated not only as an important work of early Confucian thought, but also as a literary text."--Olivia Milburn, Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society "Hutton's work is an improvement over that of Knoblock, as well as that of Dubs and Watson. It is an enormous task to translate from beginning to end a text as difficult as the Xunzi. We should be grateful to Hutton for undertaking it and for devoting so much hard work to completing it."--Jeffrey Riegel, Journal of Chinese StudiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction xi A Traditional Timeline of Early Chinese History xxxi Chapter 1: An Exhortation to Learning 1 Chapter 2: Cultivating Oneself 9 Chapter 3: Nothing Improper 16 Chapter 4: On Honor and Disgrace 23 Chapter 5: Against Physiognomy 32 Chapter 6: Against the Twelve Masters 40 Chapter 7: On Confucius 47 Chapter 8: The Achievements of the Ru 52 Chapter 9: The Rule of a True King 68 Chapter 10: Enriching the State 83 Chapter 11: The True King and the Hegemon 99 Chapter 12: The Way to Be a Lord 117 Chapter 13: The Way to Be a Minister 133 Chapter 14: On Attracting Men of Worth 141 Chapter 15: A Debate on Military Affairs 145 Chapter 16: The Strong State 163 Chapter 17: Discourse on Heaven 175 Chapter 18: Correct Judgments 183 Chapter 19: Discourse on Ritual 201 Chapter 20: Discourse on Music 218 Chapter 21: Undoing Fixation 224 Chapter 22: Correct Naming 236 Chapter 23: Human Nature Is Bad 248 Chapter 24: The Gentleman 258 Chapter 25: Working Songs 262 Chapter 26: Fu 277 Chapter 27: The Grand Digest 288 Chapter 28: The Right-Hand Vessel 318 Chapter 29: The Way to Be a Son 325 Chapter 30: The Proper Model and Proper Conduct 330 Chapter 31: Duke Ai 333 Chapter 32: Yao Asked 339 Appendix 1: Important Terms and Names 344 Appendix 2: Cross-Reference List 347 Textual Notes 359 Bibliography 385 Index 387
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Oxford University Press Doing What You Really Want
Book SynopsisFor more than two thousand years, the writings of the Confucian philosopher Mengzi have been a source of guidance and inspiration for those set on doing something to improve the state of the world. In Doing What You Really Want, Franklin Perkins presents a coherent, systematic, and accessible explanation of Mengzi''s philosophy. He covers everything from the place of human beings in nature, to human psychology and philosophy of emotions, to the various ways in which we can deliberately change and cultivate ourselves. Mengzi was concerned not just with theory but also effective action. Perkins thus includes a collection of practical advice and a Confucian analysis of politics oriented toward how individuals can make a difference in the world. These topics are integrated around Mengzi''s philosophy as a way of life dedicated to changing the world, providing an alternative approach for understanding the contemporary relevance of Confucianism. Mengzi offers theoretical and practical resourTrade ReviewScholars from disciplines such as (intercultural) philosophy and religious studies will have much to gain from this. * Religious Studies Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why Confucianism? Chapter One: Harmony with Nature Chapter Two: What People Really Want Chapter Three: Emotions and Enjoying Life Chapter Four: Cultivating Feelings Chapter Five: Learning Chapter Six: Ritual, Music and Embodied Emotions Chapter Seven: Temptations, Excuses, and Putting Ideas into Practice Chapter Eight: Power, Politics and Action Bibliography Index
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State University of New York Press Friendship and Hospitality
Book SynopsisOffers a comparative and deconstructive reading of the cross-cultural encounter between the Jesuits and their Confucian hosts in late Ming China.The Jesuit mission to China more than four hundred years ago has been the subject of sustained scholarly investigation for centuries. Focusing on the concepts of friendship and hospitality as they were both theorized and practiced by the Jesuit missionaries and their Confucian hosts, this book offers a new, comparative, and deconstructive reading of the interaction between these two vastly different cultures. Dongfeng Xu analyzes how the Jesuits presented their concept of friendship to achieve their evangelical goals and how the Confucians reacted in turn by either displaying or denying hospitality. Challenging the hierarchical view in traditional discourse on friendship and hospitality by revealing the irreducible otherness as the condition of possibility of the two concepts, Xu argues that one legacy of the Jesuit-Confucian encounter has been the shared recognition that cultural differences are what both motivated and conditioned cross-cultural exchanges and understandings.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Foundations of Theory for Ancient Chinese
Book SynopsisDiscussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) and contemporary texts of ancient China form the bedrock of modern Chinese medicine practice, yet these classic texts contain many concepts that are either hard to understand or confusing. Based on over thirty years' medical practice, and study of the texts, this book explains the concepts involved so that the clinical applications of the ancient texts can be better understood and put into practice. The author looks at the larger context of ancient Chinese culture and philosophy in terms of theoretical knowledge, scholarly approach, and mindset in order to explain the basis for the medical texts. He also discusses the work of later Chinese medical scholars in elucidating the texts. He then goes on to look at more specific issues, such as the six conformations, zang-fu organ theory, the theory of qi and blood, the theory of qi transformation, and how these are understood in the ancient texts. He also discusses shao yang and tai yang theory; the element of time, and its place in understanding six conformations diseases.This remarkable work of scholarship will clarify many questions about the interpretation of the ancient texts for modern use, and will find a place on the bookshelf of every practitioner of Chinese medicine, as well as on those of scholars of Chinese medicine.Trade ReviewLiu has excavated important historical, sociological and lineal knowledge about the development of Shang Han Lun and other important ancient texts. A scholarly and critical analysis rises from the pages in a way which is inspiring... The depth of insight provided here will enhance the skills of any serious practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine, and especially those who follow the great saint of medicine, Zhang Zhong-Jing. -- William Morris, PhD, Co-author of Li Shi-zhen Pulse Studies: An Illustrated GuideTo hold an informed position... requires that we have a proper overview of the complexities of scholarly literature over the past thousand years, the insiders understanding of Shanghan theory that professor Guohui Liu provides here. So, by explicating the story for us, and presenting his personal scholarly interpretation, he allows us to more properly understand the issues. Liu is our forester offering guidance through the dense Shanghan literature forest. -- from the foreword by Charles Buck, practitioner and teacher in Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture, and Chair, British Acupuncture CouncilTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. 1. Concept of Shang Han. 2. Brief Introduction for Zhang Ji and His Works. 3. Explore Culture Background for Writing Discussion of Cold Damage. 4. School of Cold Damage and School of Studying Discussion of Cold Damage. 5. Six Conformations, Six Conformations Diseases and Six Conformations Differentiation. 6. The Theory of Qi Transformation in Six Conformations in Discussion of Cold Damage. 7. Half Exterior and Half Interior, Harmony and Shao Yang. 8. The Nutritive Qi, Defensive Qi, Tai Yang Qi and Their Treatments. 9. The Exploration of the Resolving Time for Diseases in Six Conformations. Bibliography. Appendix 1. Chinese Dynasties and Historical Periods. Appendix 2. Table of Authors. Index.
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Princeton University Press Against Political Equality
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An insightful guide to a mode of thinking becoming ever stronger in a China that has turned strongly against liberalism."---Rana Mitter, Financial Times"Sprawling and ambitious. . . . A great accomplishment."---Russell Arben Fox, The Review of Politics"An important contribution to contemporary Confucian political theory."---Sungmoon Kim, The Review of Politics
£23.75
Columbia University Press The Analects of Confucius
Book SynopsisTrade Review[Watson's] translation... is not only perhaps the most faithful to the writer's intentions, but also one of the few readable ones. -- Donald Richie Japan Times Watson's gem... captures the wit, freedom, and spontaneous intimacy of this tireless treasure... Highly recommended. CHOICE A new, concise translation. Journal of Chinese Studies A lucid and accessible translation. Toronto Globe & MailTable of ContentsIntroduction Book One Book Two Book Three Book Four Book Five Book Six Book Seven Book Eight Book Nine Book Ten Book Eleven Book Twelve Book Thirteen Book Fourteen Book Fifteen Book Sixteen Book Eighteen Book Nineteen Book Twenty Glossary of Persons and Places
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Routledge Contemporary New Confucianism II
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State University Press of New York (SUNY) Sage Returns The Confucian Revival in Contemporary China SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture
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State University Press of New York (SUNY) Zhuangzis Critique of the Confucians Blinded by
Book SynopsisLooks at the Daoist Zhuangzi''s critique of Confucianism.The Daoist Zhuangzi has often been read as a mystical philosopher. But there is another tradition, beginning with the Han dynasty historian Sima Qian, which sees him as a critic of the Confucians. Kim-chong Chong analyzes the Inner Chapters of the Zhuangzi, demonstrating how Zhuangzi criticized the pre-Qin Confucians through metaphorical inversion and parody. This is indicated by the subtitle, "Blinded by the Human," which is an inversion of the Confucian philosopher Xunzi''s remark that Zhuangzi was "blinded by heaven and did not know the human." Chong compares Zhuangzi''s Daoist thought to Confucianism, as exemplified by Confucius, Mencius, and Xunzi. By analyzing and comparing the different implications of concepts such as "heaven," "heart-mind," and "transformation," Chong shows how Zhuangzi can be said to provide the resources for a more pluralistic and liberal philosophy than the Confucians.
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State University Press of New York (SUNY) Confucianism and American Philosophy SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture
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State University Press of New York (SUNY) Confucianism for the Contemporary World Global Order Political Plurality and Social Action SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Analects
Book SynopsisThe Master said, ''Learning without thought is useless. Thought without learning is dangerous.'' The Analects are a fascinating anthology of the words and ideas of Confucius, gathered by his loyal disciples. They espouse the importance of education for moral development and celebrate the qualities of sincerity, piety, and virtue. In these pivotal writings, human behaviour was put under the microscope for the first time. Confucius provides a moral code by which each one of us should live based on ideals of responsibility, respect, kindness, and honesty - qualities as relevant and sought-after today as they were 2,500 years ago. His principles continue to shape Eastern philosophy, politics, and culture.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Emotions in Korean Philosophy and Religion:
Book SynopsisThis pioneering book presents thirteen articles on the fascinating topic of emotions (jeong 情) in Korean philosophy and religion. Its introductory chapter comprehensively provides a textual, philosophical, ethical, and religious background on this topic in terms of emotions West and East, emotions in the Chinese and Buddhist traditions, and Korean perspectives. Chapters 2 to 5 of part I discuss key Korean Confucian thinkers, debates, and ideas. Chapters 6 to 8 of part II offer comparative thoughts from Confucian moral, political, and social angles. Chapters 9 to 12 of part III deal with contemporary Buddhist and eco-feminist perspectives. The concluding chapter discusses ground-breaking insights into the diversity, dynamics, and distinctiveness of Korean emotions.This is an open access book.Trade Review“This new volume … in Korean philosophy and religion will, without doubt, significantly contribute to the widening dialogue on the importance of Confucian ideals for our current global age. … the text is an interesting compilation that covers many important aspects of Korean philosophies and religions.” (Lehel Balogh, Religious Studies Review, Vol. 49 (3), September, 2023)Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface (vii) Acknowledgments (ix) Note on Transliteration, Translation, and Citation Style (xii) ________________ Chapter 1: Introduction (p. 1) Edward Y. J. Chung and Jea Sophia Oh (editors) “Emotions (Jeong/Qing 情) in Korean Philosophy and Religion” 1. emotions in general, East and West 2. emotions (jeong/qing 情) in the Chinese tradition: textual, philosophical, ethical, and religious 3. emotions in the Buddhist tradition 4. emotions (jeong) in Korean philosophy and religion Part I: Confucian Perspectives Chapter 2: Bongrae Seok (p. 136) “Moral Psychology of Emotion (Jeong/Qing 情) in Korean Neo-Confucianism and Its Philosophical Debates on the Affective Nature of the Mind” Chapter 3: Suk Gabriel Choi (p. 170) “The Idea of Gyeong/Jing 敬 in Yi Toegye’s Korean Neo-Confucianism and Its Availability in Contemporary Ethical Debate” Chapter 4: Edward Y. J. Chung (p. 200) “Yi Yulgok on the Role of Emotions in Self-Cultivation and Ethics: A Modern Korean Neo-Confucian Interpretation” Chapter 5: Don Baker (p. 235) “Dasan Jeong Yagyong on Emotions and the Pursuit of Sagehood” Part II: Comparative Perspectives Chapter 6: Joseph Harroff (p. 262) “Thinking through the Emotions with Korean Confucianism: Philosophical Translation and the Four-Seven Debate” Chapter 7: Hyo-Dong Lee (p. 298) “Jeong (情), Civility, and the Heart of a Pluralistic Democracy in Korea” Chapter 8: Iljoon Park (p. 327) “Korean Social Emotions: Han (恨), Heung (興), and Jeong (情)” Part III: Contemporary Perspectives Chapter 9: Hyekyung Lucy Jee (p. 355) “Hanmaum, One Mind: The Buddhist Philosophical Basis of Jeong (情).” Chapter 10: Chungnam Ha (p. 383) “Resentment and Gratitude in Korean Won Buddhism.” Chapter 11: Sharon A. Suh (p. 408) “Jeong and the Interrelationality of Self and Other in Korean Buddhist Cinema.” Chapter 12: Jea Sophia Oh (p. 431) “Emotions (Jeong 情) in Korean Confucianism and Family Experience: An Ecofeminist Perspective.” _______________ Chapter 13: Conclusion (p. 457) Edward Y. J,. Chung and Jea Sophia Oh “The Diversity, Dynamics, and Distinctiveness of Korean Jeong”
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Princeton University Press Xunzi
Book SynopsisThis is the first complete, one-volume English translation of the ancient Chinese text Xunzi, one of the most extensive, sophisticated, and elegant works in the tradition of Confucian thought. Through essays, poetry, dialogues, and anecdotes, the Xunzi presents a more systematic vision of the Confucian ideal than the fragmented sayings of ConfuciusTrade Review"This is a long-awaited translation, and I envisage that it will become a standard of scholarship and an invaluable source to which both specialists and non-specialists will be indebted."--Winnie Sung, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "Eric Hutton's new translation of this rich and multifaceted text is ... a truly valuable gateway for introducing newcomers in the field of Chinese and comparative philosophy, as well as more advanced students and scholars, to the philosophy of Xunzi."--Ori Tavor, Dao: A Journal of Comparative Philosophy "The decision by Eric Hutton to translate the verse sections as poetry means that this book can be appreciated not only as an important work of early Confucian thought, but also as a literary text."--Olivia Milburn, Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society "Hutton's work is an improvement over that of Knoblock, as well as that of Dubs and Watson. It is an enormous task to translate from beginning to end a text as difficult as the Xunzi. We should be grateful to Hutton for undertaking it and for devoting so much hard work to completing it."--Jeffrey Riegel, Journal of Chinese StudiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction xi A Traditional Timeline of Early Chinese History xxxi Chapter 1: An Exhortation to Learning 1 Chapter 2: Cultivating Oneself 9 Chapter 3: Nothing Improper 16 Chapter 4: On Honor and Disgrace 23 Chapter 5: Against Physiognomy 32 Chapter 6: Against the Twelve Masters 40 Chapter 7: On Confucius 47 Chapter 8: The Achievements of the Ru 52 Chapter 9: The Rule of a True King 68 Chapter 10: Enriching the State 83 Chapter 11: The True King and the Hegemon 99 Chapter 12: The Way to Be a Lord 117 Chapter 13: The Way to Be a Minister 133 Chapter 14: On Attracting Men of Worth 141 Chapter 15: A Debate on Military Affairs 145 Chapter 16: The Strong State 163 Chapter 17: Discourse on Heaven 175 Chapter 18: Correct Judgments 183 Chapter 19: Discourse on Ritual 201 Chapter 20: Discourse on Music 218 Chapter 21: Undoing Fixation 224 Chapter 22: Correct Naming 236 Chapter 23: Human Nature Is Bad 248 Chapter 24: The Gentleman 258 Chapter 25: Working Songs 262 Chapter 26: Fu 277 Chapter 27: The Grand Digest 288 Chapter 28: The Right-Hand Vessel 318 Chapter 29: The Way to Be a Son 325 Chapter 30: The Proper Model and Proper Conduct 330 Chapter 31: Duke Ai 333 Chapter 32: Yao Asked 339 Appendix 1: Important Terms and Names 344 Appendix 2: Cross-Reference List 347 Textual Notes 359 Bibliography 385 Index 387
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The Chinese University Press Daxue and Zhongyong
Book SynopsisFor eight hundred years, scholars have regarded the Daxue and the Zhongyong as essential critical studies on Confucian doctrine. In their original forms, however, these texts were part of a larger foundational work, the Li Ji ( Classic of Rites), a forty-chapter opus promoted by the Song Neo-Confucian scholar, Zhu Xi. Translated by Ian Johnston and Wang Ping, this volume contains two versions and translations of the Daxue and Zhongyong, one in their original Li Ji context, annotated by Zheng Xuan and Kong Yingda, and one as the reorganized and reinterpreted stand-alone works disseminated by Zhu Xi.
£64.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd NeoConfucianism Metaphysics Mind and Morality
Book SynopsisSolidly grounded in Chinese primary sources, Neo Confucianism: Metaphysics, Mind, and Morality engages the latest global scholarship to provide an innovative, rigorous, and clear articulation of neo-Confucianism and its application to Western philosophy.Trade Review"This book is clearly one of the greatest accomplishments among English Neo-Confucian philosophical studies in recent decades. JeeLoo Liu uses clear language and rigorous philosophical reasoning to analyze eight pivotal Neo-Confucian figures regarding three major areas: metaphysics, moral theory and moral practice. The book can be aptly used as both an introduction to Neo-Confucianism for beginners and a top reference for researchers, which is itself a rare achievement."Reviewed by Bin Song, Washington CollegeNotre Dame Philosophical Reviews, March 2019Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction 1 Part I Neo]Confucian Metaphysics: From Cosmology to Ontology 29 1 From Nothingness to Infinity: The Origin of Zhou Dunyi's Cosmology 31 2 The Basic Constituent of Things: Zhang Zai's Monist Theory of Qi 61 3 Cheng–Zhu School's Normative Realism: The Principle of the Universe 85 4 Wang Fuzhi's Theory of Principle Inherent in Qi 103 Part II Human Nature, Human Mind, and the Foundation of Human Morality 123 5 Zhu Xi's Internal Moral Realism: Human Nature Is Principle 125 6 Lu Xiangshan and Wang Yangming's Doctrine of Mind Is Principle 139 7 Wang Fuzhi's Theory of Daily Renewal of Human Nature and His Moral Psychology 157 Part III The Cultivation of Virtue, Moral Personality, and the Construction of a Moral World 181 8 Zhang Zai on Cultivating Moral Personality 183 9 The Cheng Brothers' Globaist Virtue Ethics and Virtue Epistemology 205 10 Zhu Xi's Methodology for Cultivating Sagehood: Moral Cognitivism and Ethical Rationalism 227 11 Wang Yangming';s Intuitionist Model of Innate Moral Sense and Moral Reflexivism 245 12 Constructing a Moral World: Wang Fuzhi's Social Sentimentalism 265 References 285 Index 301
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Material Objects in Confucian and Aristotelian Metaphysics
Book SynopsisHylomorphism is a metaphysical theory that explains the unity of material objects through a special immaterial part, a form'. While contemporary accounts of hylomorphism appeal to structure, and advocate that material substances can have other substances as parts, James Dominic Rooney highlights the flaws in this Neo-Aristotelian way of thinking. Instead, he draws on medieval European and Chinese traditions to put forward that the classical approach to the unity of material objects in terms of form' remains theoretically superior. Rooney shows how Thomas Aquinas' account of form gives a more coherent version of hylomorphism, eliminating the need for substance parts. He also studies the Song dynasty Confucian thinker Zhu Xi's hylomorphic intuition that whatever accounts for the composition of some parts into a material whole is a metaphysical part of that object. By appealing to the same non-Aristotelian considerations as Zhu Xi, Rooney explains why all those who believe in the unity Trade ReviewMaterial Objects in Confucian and Aristotelian Metaphysics encompasses a fascinating, historically astute journey through the metaphysics of hylomorphism – the view that objects are compounds of form and matter. Rooney artfully weaves together medieval and contemporary Western approaches to the topic with their Confucian counterparts in a manner that illuminates both traditions. * John Heil, Professor of Philosophy, Washington University, Durham University and Monash University *In an epoch tempted by metaphysical skepticism and philosophical tribalism, this book presents us with a nuanced but confident defense of the prerogatives of universal human reason. James Dominic Rooney investigates the notion of hylomorphic composition in the Thomistic and Aristotelian traditions. Material realities have natures, and ontological unity, as material parts, such that we can understand physical realities in universal terms, and make consistent scientific progress in understanding their causes. Not only does Rooney engage both Aristotelian and contemporary analytic literature on the subject, he also studies in depth the parallel traditions one finds in ancient Confucian thought. What emerges is a decisive argument in favor of all human beings as explanation seeking beings, able to access truths about the structure of material reality across time, place and culture. An important contribution to the revival of metaphysics in contemporary philosophy! * Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, Rector, Pontifical University of St. Thomas, Angelicum, Italy *In this book Rooney offers a robust defence of hylemorphic composition whilst at the same time showing that the metaphysical views of two thinkers as divergent in geography and culture as St Thomas Aquinas and Zhu Xi converge on this important issue. Rooney’s work advances both the historical and systematic scholarship in this area and is a welcome addition to the field. * Gaven Kerr, Lecturer in Philosophy, St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, Ireland *Father Rooney is one of very few contemporary scholars who are capable of bringing the metaphysics of Aristotle and Zhu Xi into a productive dialogue. This book makes a substantial contribution, not only to metaphysics, but also to our understandings of Aristotle, of Zhu Xi, and of comparative philosophy. * Bryan W. Van Norden, James Monroe Taylor Chair in Philosophy, Vassar College, USA *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Structural Hylomorphism 2. Structural Deterioration 3. From Structure to Substantial Forms 4. Zhu Xi’s Metaphysics of Material Objects 5. Forms Matter Conclusion: The Significance of Hylomorphism Notes Bibliography Index
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Cambridge University Press Kumazawa Banzan Governing the Realm and Bringing Peace to All below Heaven
Book SynopsisKumazawa Banzan''s (1619-1691) Responding to the Great Learning (Daigaku wakumon) stands as the first major writing on political economy in early modern Japanese history. John A. Tucker''s translation is the first English rendition of this controversial text to be published in eighty years. The introduction offers an accessible and incisive commentary, including detailed analyses of Banzan''s text within the context of his life, as well as broader historical and intellectual developments in East Asian Confucian thought. Emphasizing parallels between Banzan''s life events, such as his relief efforts in the Okayama domain following devastating flooding, and his later writings advocating compassionate government, environmental initiatives, and projects for growing wealth, Tucker sheds light on Banzan''s main objective of ''governing the realm and bringing peace and prosperity to all below heaven''. In Responding to the Great Learning, Banzan was doing more than writing a philosophical comTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I: 1. The heaven-decreed duty of the people's ruler; 2. The heaven-decreed duty of the people's ministers; 3. Revering good counsel; 4. A grand project for growing wealth; 5. Eliminating anxieties over flooding and relieving droughts; 6. Preparing for northern barbarians, emergencies, and bad harvests; 7. Filling Shogunal coffers with gold, silver, rice, and grain; 8. Eliminating debt from the realm below heaven; 9. Helping Rōnin, vagrants, the unemployed, and the impoverished; 10. Making mountains luxuriant and rivers run deep; Part II: 11. The ebb and flow of the ruler's blessings; 12. Returning to the old farmer-Samurai society; 13. Eliminating landless income and increasing new fiefs; 14. Lowering the cost of foreign silk and textiles; 15. Eliminating Christianity; 16. Reviving Buddhism; 17. Reviving Shintō; 18. Worthy rulers reviving Japan; 19. Governing with education; 20. Those who should teach in our schools ; 21..A little kindness provides benefits; 22. Wasted rice and grain; Bibliography.
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ATF Press K'ung-tzu or Confucius: The Jesuit Interpretation
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Oxford University Press The Sage and the People
Book SynopsisAfter a century during which Confucianism was viewed by academics as a relic of the imperial past or, at best, a philosophical resource, its striking comeback in Chinese society today raises a number of questions about the role that this ancient tradition--re-appropriated, reinvented, and sometimes instrumentalized--might play in a contemporary context.The Sage and the People, originally published in French, is the first comprehensive enquiry into the Confucian revival that began in China during the 2000s. It explores its various dimensions in fields as diverse as education, self-cultivation, religion, ritual, and politics. Resulting from a research project that the two authors launched together in 2004, the book is based on the extensive anthropological fieldwork they carried out in various parts of China over the next eight years. Sébastien Billioud and Joël Thoraval suspected, despite the prevailing academic consensus, that fragments of the Confucian tradition would sooner or later Trade ReviewThis book will be a valuable addition to the collection of any reader who wants to understand the Confucian revival of the 2000s on both the popular and official level. * Ha Yeon Shin, Reading Religion *What makes this book particularly valuable is its combination of nuanced academic discussions with vivid portraits of ordinary people who are active in this new development [of Confucian Revival]... This is a magnificent major contribution to contemporary Confucian studies. * Anna Sun, Journal of Chinese Religion *The student of contemporary China and Confucianism will find in this book an enormously rich scholarly resource, theoretically sophisticated and conveyed through a vivid narrative. * Lukas Pokorny, Religious Studies Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ; Introduction ; Part 1 - Jiaohua: The Confucian revival in China as an educative project ; Chapter 1. Confucian education during the 20th century: A retrospective outlook ; Chapter 2. The new institutionalization of Confucian education ; Chapter 3. A modern anti-intellectualism: The body, the child, the people ; Part 2 - Anshen liming or the religious dimension of Confucianism ; Chapter 4. "The varieties of religious experience" ; Chapter 5. Questioning modern categories ; Chapter 6. The quest for the recognition of Confucian religion ; Part 3 - Between rites and politics: Lijiao ; Chapter 7. The Confucius cult: Historical retrospective ; Chapter 8. Qufu, 2007 ; Chapter 9. The use and abuse of Confucius ; Chapter 10. Between religious ritual and political ceremonial: Cosmology and national state ; Conclusion ; Epilogue ; Bibliography ; Index
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Oxford University Press Sagehood
Book SynopsisNeo-Confucianism is the sophisticated revival of Confucian theorizing, responding to challenges from Buddhism and Daoism, which began around 1000 C.E. and came to dominate the Chinese intellectual scene for centuries thereafter. What would happen if we took Neo-Confucianism and its central ideal of sagehood seriously as contemporary philosophy? Sagehood represents supreme human virtue: a flawless, empathetic responsiveness to every situation in which one finds oneself. How could this be possible? How might one work toward such a state? According to Neo-Confucians, we should all strive to become sages, whether or not we ultimately achieve it. Taking neo-Confucianism seriously means to explore the ways that its theories of psychology, ethics, education, and politics engage with the views of contemporary philosophers. Angle''s book is therefore both an exposition of Neo-Confucian philosophy and a sustained dialogue with many leading Western thinkers--and especially with those philosophersTrade ReviewRarely is a work in comparative philosophy itself an original philosophical contribution. But that is the case in this instance in which Angle...brings Neo-Confucian philosophy into fruitful conversation with contemporary Western, virtue-ethics based analytic philosophers...The result is a presentation of Neo-Confucianism that advances it beyond any previous Neo-Confucian: Angle is the best in the line so far, at least among those writing or written about in English. * Robert Cummings Neville, The Review of Metaphysics *This book does an outstanding job of engaging a wide range of sources not only from different areas of philosophy (such as virtue ethics and Chinese philosophy) but also from the disciplines of religious studies and Asian studies. Indeed, one thing that makes this book worth reading is the way it puts new and interesting sources into conversation with one another in order to shed new light on the topics at hand. While this work is certainly recommended for specialists in comparative ethics and Chinese philosophy, it is also a resource for philosophers interested in learning how non-Western philosophy might potentially contribute to work in ethics today. * Erin Cline, Mind *Throughout the book, Angle makes good use of recent empirical studies.... His book is very accessible for readers with a wide variety of backgrounds. Philosophers with no background in Chinese thought will find challenging and interesting discussions of many issues relevant to their own work. Furthermore, I think this book is also quite appropriate to assign to strong undergraduate students. I recommend it highly. * Bryan W. van Norden, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *Table of ContentsDedication; Preface; Chronology and Dramatis Personae; ; PART I: KEYWORDS: ; 1 - Sheng/Sage; ; 1.1 "Sage" in the Confucian Tradition; ; 1.1.1 Historical Survey; ; 1.1.2 Neo-Confucianism; ; 1.1.3 Shengren versus Junzi ; 1.2 Western Ideals; ; 1.2.1 Greece; ; 1.2.2 Contemporary Saints and Heroes; ; 1.3 Concerns About Sagehood; ; 1.3.1 Is Sagehood Realistic ? ; 1.3.2 Is Sagehood Desirable? ; 2 - Li/Coherence; ; 2.1 First Steps; ; 2.2 Subjective and Objective; ; 2.2.1 Nature and Subjectivity; ; 2.2.2 Settled Coherence and Objectivity; ; 2.3 Li and Qi ; 2.4 One and Many; ; 2.5 Normativity and Creativity; ; 3 - De/Virtue; ; 3.1 Virtue as a Bridge Concept; ; 3.2 Early ; 3.3 Neo-Confucian ; 3.4 Final Thoughts; ; 4 - He/Harmony; ; 4.1 Early Classical Sources; ; 4.1.1 Complementary Differences; ; 4.1.2 Natural Patterns and Creativity; ; 4.2 The Zhongyong ("Doctrine of the Mean"); ; 4.3 Song Neo-Confucianism; ; 4.4 Wang Yangming: Summary and Initial Engagement; ; 4.4.1 Harmony, Coherence and One Body; ; 4.4.2 A Contemporary Example; ; 4.4.3 Politics; ; PART II: ETHICS AND PSYCHOLOGY; ; 5 - The Scope of Ethics: Dialogue with Slote and Murdoch; ; 5.1 Balance and Harmony in Slote's Agent-Based Ethics; ; 5.1.1 Caring, Humaneness (Ren ?), and Empathy; ; 5.1.2 Two Kinds of Balance; ; 5.1.3 The Motivation for Overall Balance; ; 5.1.4 Agent-Basing; ; 5.1.5 Reverence; ; 5.2 Murdoch on the Importance of a Transcendent Good; ; 5.2.1 Unity, Mystery, and Faith; ; 5.2.2 Selflessness; ; 5.3 Conclusion: The Scope of Ethics; ; 6 - Challenging Harmony: Consistency, Conflicts, and the Status Quo; ; 6.1 Nussbaum and Stohr Against "Harmony"; ; 6.2 Imagination; ; 6.3 Maximization; ; 6.4 Residue; ; 6.4.1 Complicating the Picture; ; 6.4.2 Grief versus Regret; ; 6.5 Dimensions of Dilemmas; ; 6.6 Emotional Vanilla?; ; 6.6.1 Myers's Challenge; ; 6.6.2 Neo-Confucians on Anger; ; 6.6.3 Conclusions; ; 7 - Sagely Ease and Ethical Perception; ; 7.1 Wang Yangming on Analects ; 2:4; the Centrality of "Commitment"; ; 7.1.1 Commitment in Classical Texts; ; 7.1.2 Commitment in Wang Yangming; ; 7.1.3 Deepening Our Commitment; ; 7.2 Connecting "Commitment" to "Unity of Knowledge and Action"; ; 7.3 Cua on commitment to realizing a harmonious world; ; 7.3.1 Active Moral Perception; ; 7.3.2 Creativity Revisited; ; 7.4 A Fuller Picture; ; 7.4.1 Murdoch on M and D; ; 7.4.2 Intrusions of the Self; ; 7.4.3 "True Vision Occasions Right Conduct"; ; PART III: EDUCATION AND POLITICS: ; 8 - Learning to Look for Harmony; ; 8.1. Stages of Ethical Education; ; 8.1.1 Lesser Learning; ; 8.1.2 Establishing a Commitment; ; 8.1.3 Matur(ing) Commitment; ; 8.2. Practices of self-improvement; ; 8.2.1 Spiritual Exercises; ; 8.2.2 Ritual; ; 8.2.3 Reading; ; 8.2.4 Attention - First Steps; ; 8.2.5 Reverence; ; 8.2.6 Further Implications; ; 8.2.7 Reverence and Coherence; ; 8.2.8 Self-Restraint and Quiet Sitting; ; 8.2.9 Conclusion; ; 9 - Engaging Practices; ; 9.1 The Nature of Commitments; ; 9.2 Stages and the Accessibility of Sagely Ideals; ; 9.3 Attention Revisited; ; 9.4 Imagination and Fantasy; ; 9.5 Dialogue; ; 9.6 Faith and Belief; ; 10 - The Political Problem; ; 10.1 Introduction: The Trouble with Sagehood; ; 10.2 Sage and Politics in Song-Qing Neo-Confucianism; ; 10.2.1 Sage-King ideal; ; 10.2.2 Limits and Guidance; ; 10.2.3 Ritual; 10.2.4 Institutions; ; 10.2.5 Vaulting Ambition: Rulers Who Think They are Sages; ; 10.3 Confucian Soft Authoritarianism; ; 10.4 Separating the Moral from the Political?; ; 10.4.1 Yu Yingshi and Xu Fuguan; ; 10.4.2 Mou Zongsan; ; 11 - Sages and Politics: A Way Forward; ; 11.1 Perfection and Fallibility; ; 11.2 Reverence and Ritual; ; 11.3 Perfectionism and Institutions; ; 11.3.1 Moderate Perfectionism; ; 11.3.2 Confucian State Perfectionism; ; 11.3.3 Specificity and Particularism; ; 11.4 Participation; ; 11.4.1 Three Arguments; ; 11.4.2 Implications and Objections; ; 11.5 Laws and Rights as a System of Second Resort; ; 11.5.1 Rule by Law; ; 11.5.2 Law and Morality; ; 11.5.3 A Confucian Approach; ; Conclusion: The Future of Contemporary Confucianisms; Bibliography; Index Locorum; General Index
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Oxford University Press Sagehood
Book SynopsisNeo-Confucianism is the sophisticated revival of Confucian theorizing, responding to challenges from Buddhism and Daoism, which began around 1000 C.E. and came to dominate the Chinese intellectual scene for centuries thereafter. What would happen if we took Neo-Confucianism and its central ideal of sagehood seriously as contemporary philosophy? Sagehood represents supreme human virtue: a flawless, empathetic responsiveness to every situation in which one finds oneself. How could this be possible? How might one work toward such a state? According to Neo-Confucians, we should all strive to become sages, whether or not we ultimately achieve it. Taking neo-Confucianism seriously means to explore the ways that its theories of psychology, ethics, education, and politics engage with the views of contemporary philosophers. Angle''s book is therefore both an exposition of Neo-Confucian philosophy and a sustained dialogue with many leading Western thinkers--and especially with those philosophersTrade ReviewRarely is a work in comparative philosophy itself an original philosophical contribution. But that is the case in this instance in which Angle...brings Neo-Confucian philosophy into fruitful conversation with contemporary Western, virtue-ethics based analytic philosophers...The result is a presentation of Neo-Confucianism that advances it beyond any previous Neo-Confucian: Angle is the best in the line so far, at least among those writing or written about in English. * Robert Cummings Neville, The Review of Metaphysics *This book does an outstanding job of engaging a wide range of sources not only from different areas of philosophy (such as virtue ethics and Chinese philosophy) but also from the disciplines of religious studies and Asian studies. Indeed, one thing that makes this book worth reading is the way it puts new and interesting sources into conversation with one another in order to shed new light on the topics at hand. While this work is certainly recommended for specialists in comparative ethics and Chinese philosophy, it is also a resource for philosophers interested in learning how non-Western philosophy might potentially contribute to work in ethics today. * Erin Cline, Mind *Throughout the book, Angle makes good use of recent empirical studies.... His book is very accessible for readers with a wide variety of backgrounds. Philosophers with no background in Chinese thought will find challenging and interesting discussions of many issues relevant to their own work. Furthermore, I think this book is also quite appropriate to assign to strong undergraduate students. I recommend it highly. * Bryan W. van Norden, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *Table of ContentsDedication ; Preface ; Chronology and Dramatis Personae ; PART I: KEYWORDS ; 1 - Sheng/Sage ; 1.1 "Sage" in the Confucian Tradition ; 1.1.1 Historical Survey ; 1.1.2 Neo-Confucianism ; 1.1.3 Shengren versus Junzi ; 1.2 Western Ideals ; 1.2.1 Greece ; 1.2.2 Contemporary Saints and Heroes ; 1.3 Concerns About Sagehood ; 1.3.1 Is Sagehood Realistic? ; 1.3.2 Is Sagehood Desirable? ; 2 - Li/Coherence ; 2.1 First Steps ; 2.2 Subjective and Objective ; 2.2.1 Nature and Subjectivity ; 2.2.2 Settled Coherence and Objectivity ; 2.3 Li and Qi ; 2.4 One and Many ; 2.5 Normativity and Creativity ; 3 - De/Virtue ; 3.1 Virtue as a Bridge Concept ; 3.2 Early "De" ; 3.3 Neo-Confucian "De" ; 3.4 Final Thoughts ; 4 - He/Harmony ; 4.1 Early Classical Sources ; 4.1.1 Complementary Differences ; 4.1.2 Natural Patterns and Creativity ; 4.2 The Zhongyong ("Doctrine of the Mean") ; 4.3 Song Neo-Confucianism ; 4.4 Wang Yangming: Summary and Initial Engagement ; 4.4.1 Harmony, Coherence and One Body ; 4.4.2 A Contemporary Example ; 4.4.3 Politics ; PART II: ETHICS AND PSYCHOLOGY ; 5 - The Scope of Ethics: Dialogue with Slote and Murdoch ; 5.1 Balance and Harmony in Slote's Agent-Based Ethics ; 5.1.1 Caring, Humaneness (Ren), and Empathy ; 5.1.2 Two Kinds of Balance ; 5.1.3 The Motivation for Overall Balance ; 5.1.4 Agent-Basing ; 5.1.5 Reverence ; 5.2 Murdoch on the Importance of a Transcendent Good ; 5.2.1 Unity, Mystery, and Faith ; 5.2.2 Selflessness ; 5.3 Conclusion: The Scope of Ethics ; 6 - Challenging Harmony: Consistency, Conflicts, and the Status Quo ; 6.1 Nussbaum and Stohr Against "Harmony" ; 6.2 Imagination ; 6.3 Maximization ; 6.4 Residue ; 6.4.1 Complicating the Picture ; 6.4.2 Grief versus Regret ; 6.5 Dimensions of Dilemmas ; 6.6 Emotional Vanilla? ; 6.6.1 Myers's Challenge ; 6.6.2 Neo-Confucians on Anger ; 6.6.3 Conclusions ; 7 - Sagely Ease and Ethical Perception ; 7.1 Wang Yangming on Analects 2:4; the Centrality of "Commitment" ; 7.1.1 Commitment in Classical Texts ; 7.1.2 Commitment in Wang Yangming ; 7.1.3 Deepening Our Commitment ; 7.2 Connecting "Commitment" to "Unity of Knowledge and Action" ; 7.3 Cua on commitment to realizing a harmonious world ; 7.3.1 Active Moral Perception ; 7.3.2 Creativity Revisited ; 7.4 A Fuller Picture ; 7.4.1 Murdoch on M and D ; 7.4.2 Intrusions of the Self ; 7.4.3 "True Vision Occasions Right Conduct" ; PART III: EDUCATION AND POLITICS ; 8 - Learning to Look for Harmony ; 8.1 Stages of Ethical Education ; 8.1.1 Lesser Learning ; 8.1.2 Establishing a Commitment ; 8.1.3 Matur(ing) Commitment ; 8.2. Practices of self-improvement ; 8.2.1 Spiritual Exercises ; 8.2.2 Ritual ; 8.2.3 Reading ; 8.2.4 Attention - First Steps ; 8.2.5 Reverence ; 8.2.6 Further Implications ; 8.2.7 Reverence and Coherence ; 8.2.8 Self-Restraint and Quiet Sitting ; 8.2.9 Conclusion ; 9 - Engaging Practices ; 9.1 The Nature of Commitments ; 9.2 Stages and the Accessibility of Sagely Ideals ; 9.3 Attention Revisited ; 9.4 Imagination and Fantasy ; 9.5 Dialogue ; 9.6 Faith and Belief ; 10 - The Political Problem ; 10.1 Introduction: The Trouble with Sagehood ; 10.2 Sage and Politics in Song-Qing Neo-Confucianism ; 10.2.1 Sage-King ideal ; 10.2.2 Limits and Guidance ; 10.2.3 Ritual ; 10.2.4 Institutions ; 10.2.5 Vaulting Ambition: Rulers Who Think They are Sages ; 10.3 Confucian Soft Authoritarianism ; 10.4 Separating the Moral from the Political? ; 10.4.1 Yu Yingshi and Xu Fuguan ; 10.4.2 Mou Zongsan ; 11 - Sages and Politics: A Way Forward ; 11.1 Perfection and Fallibility ; 11.2 Reverence and Ritual ; 11.3 Perfectionism and Institutions ; 11.3.1 Moderate Perfectionism ; 11.3.2 Confucian State Perfectionism ; 11.3.3 Specificity and Particularism ; 11.4 Participation ; 11.4.1 Three Arguments ; 11.4.2 Implications and Objections ; 11.5 Laws and Rights as a System of Second Resort ; 11.5.1 Rule by Law ; 11.5.2 Law and Morality ; 11.5.3 A Confucian Approach ; Conclusion: The Future of Contemporary Confucianisms ; Bibliography ; Index Locorum ; General Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Confucius A Guide for the Perplexed Guides for the Perplexed
Book SynopsisYong Huang is Professor of Philosophy at Kutztown University, USA, and Visiting Zijiang Chair Professor of Philosophy at East China Normal University, China; he is also Editor of Dao: A Journal of Comparative Philosophy.Trade Review‘A fair and thoughtful overview of Confucius's philosophy by a scholar who has worked with the relevant texts for many years. A particular strength of the book is the author's sensitivity to current problems in philosophy, especially ethics; through sympathetic reading and argumentation, Huang shows that Confucian ideas are as relevant today as in the past.' -- Paul Goldin, Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at University of Pennsylvania, USA.‘Yong Huang's book is a wonderful, lively introduction to Confucianism. Huang addresses basic questions about Confucius and his views, but his treatment of them invites much more than basic understanding, discussing both Confucius and the tradition of interpreting him with rich complexity and sophistication. Huang does not shrink from deep scholarly issues but addresses them in a way both beginners and scholars will appreciate, providing a range of interpretive views in a remarkably accessible and engaging way.' -- Amy Olberding, Associate Professor of Philosophy at University of Oklahoma, USAThis is the best historical and philosophical introduction to Confucius for today's readers. Clearly written, Confucius' ethical teaching is vividly presented in dialogue with the Chinese exegetic tradition and western philosophers, both classical and modern. This is a must-read. -- Vincent Shen, Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture in the Department of Philosophy and Department of East Asian Studies at University of Toronto, CanadaThe Analects is a text that perplexes even the most sophisticated reader. While no one will exhaust the creative puzzlement of the Analects, Huang's work goes a long way to show why perplexity can foster genuine moral reflection and action. -- John Berthrong, Associate Professor of Comparative Theology at Boston University, USAYong Huang’s Confucius: A Guide for the Perplexed is a unique introduction to early Confucian thought from the perspective of comparative analytic philosophy . . . Huang makes liberal use of both Confucian commentators and modern philosophers—Chinese and Western. It is really a tour de force of comparative philosophy. -- Joseph A. Adler, Kenyon College * Journal of Chinese Religions *Amid a sea of translations and introductions aimed at the novice or nonspecialist reader, Huang’s short topical survey of key themes in the Confucian Analects stands out as an island of elegance, concision, and erudition. -- Jeffrey L. Richey, Berea College * Religious Studies Review *Table of Contents1. The Life of Confucius: "A Homeless Dog" 2. Morality: Why You Should Not Turn the Other Cheek 3. Virtue: How to Love Virtue as You Love Sex 4. Moral Education: How to Teach What Can Only be Learned by Oneself 5. Filial Piety: Why an Upright Son Does Not Disclose His Father Stealing a Sheep Notes References Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC New Horizons in Eastern Humanism: Buddhism, Confucianism and the Quest for Global Peace
Book SynopsisChina now attracts global attention in direct proportion to its increasing economic and geopolitical power. But for millennia, the philosophy which has shaped the soul of China is not modern Communism, or even new forms of capitalism, but rather Confucianism. And one of the most striking phenomena relating to China's ascendancy on the world stage is a burgeoning interest, throughout Asia and beyond, in the humanistic culture and values that underlie Chinese politics and finance: particularly the thought of Confucius passed on in the Analects. In this stimulating conversation, two leading thinkers from the Confucian and Buddhist traditions discuss the timely relevance of a rejuvenated Confucian ethics to some of the most urgent issues in the modern world: Sino/Japanese/US relations; the transformation of society through education and dialogue; and the role of world religions in promoting human flourishing. Exploring correspondences between the Confucian and Buddhist world-views, the interlocutors commit themselves to a view of spirituality and religion that, without blurring cultural difference, is focused above all on the 'universal heart': on harmony between people and nature that leads to peace and to a hopeful future for all humanity.Table of ContentsChapter One: The Starting Point for Peace Chapter Two: Life-changing Encounters with Mentors Chapter Three: Learning and the Youth Chapter Four: Leaning as a Way of Life Chapter Five: Dialogue of Civilizations Chapter Six: Dialogues for Change Chapter Seven: The Social Role of Religion Chapter Eight: Buddhism and Confucianism for a Better World Chapter Nine: A Century of Great Harmony Chapter Ten: Globalization of Peace Culture Chapter Eleven: Confucian Humanism and Buddhist Humanism Chapter Twelve: Analects and a Dialogical Community Chapter Thirteen: New Horizons in Humanism Chapter Fourteen: The Unity of Heaven and Humanity vs. the Oneness of the Self and the Universe Chapter Fifteen: Buddhist and Confucian Wisdom-A Full Flowering of Humanity Chapter Sixteen: Sino-American Relations Chapter Seventeen: Toward a Dialogical Civilization Glossary Bibliography Index
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