Confucianism
By: Paul R. Goldin
Series: Ancient philosophies -- 9; Ancient philosophies -- 9.
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Berkeley
Language: eng
Number of pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9780520269699; 9780520269705
Subjects: Confucianism
Description: 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 Confucians--Confucius, Mencius, and Xunzi--as 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.--From publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-161) and indexes.