Traditional confucianism and its contemporary relevance. He has recently taught hy4112 confucian and judeochristian philosophies of wisdom here at nanyang technological university. Prior to this appointment, professor yao was professor of religion and ethics at the. An introduction to confucianism introduction to religion. Taking into account the long history and wide range of confucian studies, this book introduces confucianism initiated in china by confucius 551 bc 479 bc. Defining religion as a way of life, this book examines religious beliefs and. An introduction to confucianism by xinzhong yao goodreads. Jul 07, 2017 so on an acquaintances recommendation, i picked up xinzhong yaos an introduction to confucianism, which yao wrote primarily as a textbook for a course he teaches on confucianism. If i were to give you the elevator pitch view of confucianism, itd be this. Professor yao has written books and articles on the subject of confucianism, including comparative studies with christianity. Yao xinzhong, a visiting professor and scholar from renmin university. The encyclopedia, the first of its kind, introduces confucianism as a whole, with 1,235 entries giving full information on its history, doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places and terminology, and on the adaptation, transformation and new thinking taking place in china and other eastern asian countries. Good background is given on the confucian tradition as it is viewed in. An introduction to confucianism xinzhong yao university of wales, lampeter aita01 3 23091999, 1.
Confucianism teaches that theres a good book on confucianism. Confucianism and sun yatsens views on civilization teiichi kawata i. The first two chaptersconfucianism, confucius and confucian classics and evolution and transformation a historical perspectiveintroduce the history of confucianism about as well as could be done in pages. Confucianism and christianity by xinzhong yao, 9781898723769, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This gives the reader a richer and clearer view of how confucianism functioned in the past and of what it means in the present. Centre and unchangeable or doctrine of the meanwadegiles romanization chungyung, one of four confucian texts that, when published together in 1190 by the neoconfucian philosopher zhu xi, became the famous sishu four books. It seeks to guide readers through some of the primary source material and to introduce them to continuing, contemporary debates and interpretations of religious ideas, concepts and practices in china and beyond. An introduction to confucianism pdf adobe drm can be read on any device that can open. In his youth, nan received a classical education that included various confucian and daoist works, as well as traditional chinese medicine, literature, calligraphy, poetry, and other subjects.
An introduction to confucianism introduction to religion xinzhong yao on free shipping on qualifying offers. Confucius and confucianism is barely the most popular philosophy across the world. Read the encyclopedia of confucianism 2volume set by xinzhong yao available from rakuten kobo. Confucian studies east and west 1 introduction confucian studies east and west if we were to characterize in one word the chinese way of life for the last two thousand years, the word could be confucian. Yanxia zhao is lecturer in chinese studies at the university of wales, lampeter, uk, and author of father and son in confucianism and christianity. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Yao xinzhong, born in 1957, is a professor of religion and editor of the encyclopaedia of confucianism. Download pdf anintroductiontoconfucianism free online. In 1998, in recognition of his work promoting confucianism in the uk, he was made honorary president of the confucian academy in hong kong. An introduction to confucianism ebook written by xinzhong yao. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading an introduction to confucianism introduction to religion.
This book provides an accessible introduction to the main perspectives and topics being debated today, and shows why progressive confucianism is a particularly promising approach. An introduction to confucianism by xinzhong yao, 9780521644303, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Xinzhong yao presents confucianism as a tradition with many dimensions and as an ancient tradition with contemporary appeal. Yao s introduction to confucianism may be unbeatable. Centre and unchangeable or doctrine of the mean one of four confucian texts that, when published together in 1190 by the neoconfucian philosopher zhu xi, became the famous sishu four books. A contextual approach is a new introduction to the field of chinese religion and culture. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read an introduction to confucianism. Introduction the qing dynasty, the last of chinas feudal monarchies, was shaken to its very foundations due to the impact of the west, which was symbolized by the cannon fire of the opium war in 1840. At one time confucianism was sought to be constitutionally. Feb, 2000 xinzhong yao presents confucianism as a tradition with many dimensions and as an ancient tradition with contemporary appeal. Dr yao has published widely in the area of philosophy and religious studies and is the author of five monographs including confucianism and. It pays attention to confucianism in both the west and the east, focussing on the traditions doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places and terminology, but also stressing the. It pays attention to confucianism in both the west and the east, focusing not only on the traditions doctrines. Yaos introduction to confucianism may be unbeatable.
Confucianism is recognized as a political ideal that can not only support democracy but that can supplement the shortcomings of liberalism. In view of the modernization theory introduced in this volume, the. Introduction there have been three major episodes of the controversy on confucian religiosity throughout chinese intellectual history. Three chinese philosophies confucianism confucianism is based on the teachings of kongfuzi, who is called confucius by westerners. It seeks to guide readers through some of the primary source material and to introduce them to continuing, contemporary debates and interpretations of religious ideas, concepts and. An introduction to confucianism introduction to religion by xinzhong yao and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And it is a complex system of moral, social, political, philosophical, and quasireligious thought that has had. Taking into account the long history and wide range of confucian studies, this book introduces confucianism initiated in china by confucius bc bc. Taking into account the long history and wide range of confucian studies, this book introduces confucianism initiated in china. May 11, 2015 the encyclopedia, the first of its kind, introduces confucianism as a whole, with 1,235 entries giving full information on its history, doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places and terminology, and on the adaptation, transformation and new thinking taking place in china and other eastern asian countries. Nan huaichin was born march 18, 1918, to a scholarofficial family in yueqing county, wenzhou city, zhejiang province. For them, confucianism was nothing short of a preparation for the coming of christianity to the chinese land. Taking into account the long history and wide range of. The encyclopedia, the first of its kind, introduces confucianism as a whole, with 1,235 entries giving full information.
Jun 25, 2018 current ntu philosophy undergraduate zulhaqem zulkifli sat down with dr. The platinum rule discussed in class and notes to p. Current ntu philosophy undergraduate zulhaqem zulkifli sat down with dr. Download confucianismincontemporarychinesepolitics ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. An introduction to confucianism 2 adapted himself to confucianism in the course of his thirtyodd years in china. An introduction to confucianism by xinzhong yao, 2000. A case study of formal translation of tang poetry tingshu hu faculty of foreign languages, huaiyin institute of technology, huaian, china abstractthe beauty of tang poetry is expressed in the combination of content and form. Xinzhong yao author of an introduction to confucianism. An indispensable source for further study and research for students and scholars. Reconceptualizing confucian philosophy in the 21st century. Neo confucianism combined taoist and buddhist ideas with existing confucian ideas to create a more complete system of metaphysics.
In introduction to confucianism, xinzhong yao strives to convey a balanced understanding of the chinese east asian tradition of confucius as it has evolved over the last 2500 years from ancient times to contemporary relevance, from the classics into practice and all within a single book. And, despite those who criticize confucianism as oppressive toward women, many feminist scholars are reconstructing confucianism as a theoretical basis for an ethics compatible with feminism. Liu, xinzhong yao an introduction to confucianism philpapers xinzhong yao presents confucianism as a tradition with many dimensions and as an ancient tradition with contemporary appeal. Dong zhongshu, scholar instrumental in establishing confucianism in 6 bce as the state cult of china and as the basis of official political philosophya position it was to hold for 2,000 years. An introduction to confucianism by xinzhong yao books on. An introduction to confucianism isbn 9780521643122 pdf. Ethics, politics and religion in the confucian tradition. Looking back through 2000 years, with lenses shaped by modern confucian and western biases, we have commonly assumed that taoism arose mainly as a reaction against confucianism.
Prior to this appointment, professor yao was professor of religion and ethics at the university of wales, lampeter, and a senior research fellow at the ian. As a philosopher, dong merged the confucian and yinyang schools of thought. Read and learn for free about the following article. The book of documents it is said, to cultivate filial piety and to.
Feb, 2000 an introduction to confucianism ebook written by xinzhong yao. In 1966, the united nations adopted two additional documents relating to. Author xinzhong yao is really good at showing the reader the different ways in which confucianism changed over time. Xinzhong yao is senior lecturer in and chair of the department of theology and religious studies at the university of wales, lampeter. Confucius deeply resepcted chinese traditions, such as respect towards ancesters and the honor given to scholars. He has doctorates from the peoples university of china, beijing, and from the university of wales, lampeter. Review of xinzhong yaos book introduction to confucianism cram. Read the fulltext online edition of an introduction to confucianism 2000. Encyclopedia of taoism the relationship of early confucianism and taoism was more complex than many modern minds imagine. An introduction to confucianism introduction to religion ebook.
Suny series in chinese philosophy and culture includes bibliographical references and index. While previous introductions have ocered a linear account of con fucian intellectual history, xinzhong yao presents confucianism as a tradition with many. Review of xinzhong yaos book introduction to confucianism. An introduction to confucianism introduction to religion kindle edition by yao, xinzhong. The first two chapters confucianism, confucius and confucian classics and evolution and transformation a historical perspectiveintroduce the history of confucianism about as well as could be done in pages. Confucius classics like the book of documents or the poetry classics see. He was formerly director of the kings china institute at kings college london. A journey through this colossus of a country is a mindboggling encounter with the most populous and perhaps most culturally idiosyncratic nation on earth. Xinzhong yao is the author of an introduction to confucianism 3. Born in china, the confucianism spreads all over the continents but it is above all perverted by buddhism for rich people, easy teachers who considered confucianism as a profitable business.
He is currently director of the kings china institute at kings college london. Published may 27th by cambridge university press first published a chinese scholar based in the west, he draws together the many strands of confucianism in a style accessible to students, teachers, and general readers interested in one of the worlds major religious traditions. Xinzhong yao is professor of chinese religion at kings college london, uk, and author of an introduction to confucianism cambridge university press 2000. If youre seeing this message, it means were having trouble loading external resources on our website. If youre behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They talked about the state of philosophy departments during the cultural revolution, comparative philosophy, and the.
Taking into account the long history and wide range of confucian studies, this book introduces confucianism initiated in china by confucius c. This is because the 2,000plus year old system that made. The encyclopedia of confucianism ebook by xinzhong yao. An introduction to confucianism introduction to religion xinzhong yao download bok. Taking into account the long history and wide range of confucian. The confucian view of world order frederick tseshyang chen in writing about the confucian view of world order, i am not describing a religious perspective, at least in a traditional western sense. Buy an introduction to confucianism introduction to religion 1 by yao, xinzhong isbn. Translations of zhou dunyis major works and zhu xis commentaries, with further discussions by zhu xi and his students introduction 5. It is through this historical encounter that confucianism as a body of philosophy, beliefs, and rituals was systematically construed in western societies.
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