Understanding Confucian Philosophy: Classical and Sung-Ming

Author/Contributor(s):	Liu, Shu-Hsien
Publisher:	Praeger
Date:	07/17/1998
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

Although Western interest in Chinese philosophy has been increasing in the last decade, the Confucian tradition is still often misunderstood. This volume offers the key to understanding Confucian philosophy by presenting a comprehensive account of its spiritual roots. The author focuses on the Classical and Sung-Ming periods, the two most important periods of Confucianism. Topics covered include: Confucius, Mencius, the I-Ching, and important figures from the Sung and Ming periods.