Neo-Confucianism

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A Philosophical Introduction

By Justin Tiwald and Stephen C. Angle

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Neo-Confucianism by Justin Tiwald and Stephen C. Angle offers an insightful exploration into a revitalisation of Confucian thought during the Song and Ming dynasties. The authors delve into how Neo-Confucianism shaped moral, metaphysical, and social philosophies, impacting East Asian culture and philosophy profoundly. The book adeptly combines historical context with philosophical analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of this influential movement.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the philosophical traditions that shaped East Asian societies, particularly during the Song and Ming dynasties. This work explores the interplay between moral, metaphysical, and ethical themes, providing insightful interpretations of how Neo-Confucianism continues to influence modern philosophical debates. If you're intrigued by the synthesis of classical Confucian ideas with Buddhist and Daoist elements, this book offers a rich, comprehensive analysis.

Neo-Confucianism is a philosophically sophisticated tradition weaving classical Confucianism together with themes from Buddhism and Daoism. It began in China around the eleventh century CE, played a leading role in East Asian cultures over the last millennium, and has had a profound influence on modern Chinese society.

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Neo-Confucianism is a philosophically sophisticated tradition weaving classical Confucianism together with themes from Buddhism and Daoism. It began in China around the eleventh century CE, played a leading role in East Asian cultures over the last millennium, and has had a profound influence on modern Chinese society.

Based on the latest scholarship but presented in accessible language, Neo-Confucianism: A Philosophical Introduction is organized around themes that are central in Neo-Confucian philosophy, including the structure of the cosmos, human nature, ways of knowing, personal cultivation, and approaches to governance. The authors thus accomplish two things at once: they present the Neo-Confucians in their own, distinctive terms; and they enable contemporary readers to grasp what is at stake in the great Neo-Confucian debates.

This novel structure gives both students and scholars in philosophy, religion, history, and cultural studies a new window into one of the world's most important philosophical traditions.

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Neo-Confucianism by Justin Tiwald and Stephen C. Angle is praised for its clarity and readability, offering an accessible introduction to Neo-Confucian philosophy. The authors not only explain what the Neo-Confucian thinkers stated but also explore their meanings, encouraging engagement with their ideas. It also provides a comprehensive survey of key concepts and introduces lesser-known figures alongside renowned thinkers like the Cheng brothers, Zhu Xi, and Wang Yangming.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745662480

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 612g

Pages: 304

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Justin Tiwald Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Stephen C. Angle

About the Author

Stephen C. Angle is Mansfield Freeman Professor of East Asian Studies at Wesleyan University.
Justin Tiwald is Associate Professor of Philosophy at San Francisco State University.