Confucianism

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What are the great religions? When did they come into being, and how are they practiced today? How much influence do they exert on the conduct of individuals and nations? The books in the World Religions series are specifically designed to address such questions in clear, accessible language. Rigorously nonsectarian, they offer an objective survey of the major spiritual traditions, including: • Historical origin • Fundamental beliefs • Organizational structure • Population of believers • Geographical distribution • Cultural contributions • Rituals and ceremonies • Sacred sites • Current activities JmOMUOANISM Founded in China 2,500 years ago by a master philosopher, Confucianism was a system of ethical behavior and social responsibility that evolved into one of the great spiritual traditions of the East. As such, it has played a profoundly important role in the evolution of Chinese civilization over the centuries. It alsó had a marked influence on other Asian cultures, including... Tovább

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What are the great religions? When did they come into being, and how are they practiced today? How much influence do they exert on the conduct of individuals and nations? The books in the World Religions series are specifically designed to address such questions in clear, accessible language. Rigorously nonsectarian, they offer an objective survey of the major spiritual traditions, including: • Historical origin • Fundamental beliefs • Organizational structure • Population of believers • Geographical distribution • Cultural contributions • Rituals and ceremonies • Sacred sites • Current activities JmOMUOANISM Founded in China 2,500 years ago by a master philosopher, Confucianism was a system of ethical behavior and social responsibility that evolved into one of the great spiritual traditions of the East. As such, it has played a profoundly important role in the evolution of Chinese civilization over the centuries. It alsó had a marked influence on other Asian cultures, including those of Vietnam, Korea and Japan. This clear and engaging account of the historical development of Confucianism presents the basic tenets of Confucian thought, traces its evolution in response to the events of Chinese history, and examines its enduring relevance to the contemporary world. DOROTHY AND THOMAS HOOBLER have written more than 40 books for young readers, including several award-winning works on Asian history and culture. They live in New York City. Vissza