Angle, Stephen C.
Neo-confucianism - a Philosophical Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745662497
- author:
- Angle, Stephen C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 14.99 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Eastern
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Neo-Confucianism: A Philosophical Introduction explores one of the world's most important philosophical traditions. This accessible introduction to Neo-Confucian thought presents its key themes and debates in an engaging and clear manner.
The authors bring together the latest scholarship on Neo-Confucianism, weaving together classical Confucianism with elements from Buddhism and Daoism. By examining the structure of the cosmos, human nature, ways of knowing, personal cultivation, and approaches to governance, readers gain a deeper understanding of this influential philosophical tradition.
This book provides a new window into Neo-Confucianism, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars in philosophy, religion, history, and cultural studies. Its novel structure enables readers to engage with the subject in a fresh and insightful way.