An Introduction to Confucianism
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An Introduction to Confucianism by Xinzhong Yao
Taking into account the history and range of Confucian Studies, this book introduces Confucianism - initiated in China by Confucius (551 BC479 BC) - primarily as a philosophical and religious tradition. It draws together the many strands of Confucianism in a style accessible to students, teachers, and general readers.
'… an excellent introduction to the Chinese sage and those who have continued to develop his ideas … valuable for students of social sciences, politics, international relations, philosophy and religion, as well as general readers interested in China'The Times Higher Education Supplement
Professor Yao Xinzhong is the Dean of School of Philosophy, Renmin University of China and the founding director of Lau China Institute of King's College London. Prior to these appointments, Professor Yao was Professor of Religion and Ethics at the University of Wales, Lampeter, and a senior research fellow at the Ian Ramsey Centre, University of Oxford.Professor Yao has written a number of influential books and articles on the subject of Confucianism, including comparative studies with Christianity. He is the author and editor of the Encyclopaedia of Confucianism. In 1998, in recognition of his work promoting Confucianism in the UK, he was made honorary President of the Confucian Academy in Hong Kong.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521644303 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521644305 |
| Title | An Introduction to Confucianism |
| Author | Xinzhong Yao |
| Series | Introduction To Religion |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2000-02-13 |
| Number of pages | 361 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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