The ways of Confucianism
Subtitle: investigations in Chinese philosophy
By: David S. Nivison ; edited with an introduction by Bryan W. Van Norden.
Contributors: Van Norden, Bryan W.
Publisher: Open Court
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 339
Subjects: Confucianism.; Philosophy, Chinese.
Description: "Is human nature good or evil? Does knowledge guarantee right action, or can humans do what is wrong when they know what is right? What parts should teachers, classic texts, and our own moral intuitions play in our ethical cultivation?" "Confucianism is one of the world's most influential philosophical traditions, offering profound and challenging insights on human nature, virtue, and the foundations of civilization. In The Ways of Confucianism, David S. Nivision brings out the exciting variety within Confucian thought, as he interprets and elucidates key thinkers from over two thousand years, from Confucius himself, through Mencius and Xunzi, to Wang Yangming, Dai Zhen, and Zhang Xuecheng. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [315]-330) and indexes.