- 262 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
The book is a study of Confucius and the Confucian philosophy of being non-confrontationist, benevolent and with values such as filial piety and harmony. It covers an array of themes including Qufu: Confucius Country, Music and Poetry across China, Chinese Foreign Policy, Philosophy and China's Legal System.
The book is beautifully illustrated as well as includes some enlightening photographs from the Confucius Museum in Qufu. It would be of direct interest to a variety of readers from Political /History/Sociology departments as well as the avid readers.
Please note: This book is co-published with KW Publishers, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- 1. China Revisited
- 2. Sweat and Tears and Gold
- 3. History is Made of Great Events and Small Moments
- 4. The Junzi
- 5. Thoughts Being Sincere, Hearts are Rectified; Hearts Being Rectified, Persons are Cultivated
- 6. Footprints from the Past
- 7. Qufu: Confucius Country
- 8. Confucius, Music and Poetry and Journeys Across China
- 9. Visiting Beautiful Lushan
- 10. Mao
- 11. Waxing and Waning
- 12. The Contemporary Relevance of Confucius
- 13. The Old and the New
- 14. Chinese Foreign Policy and The Confucian Mencian Philosophy
- 15. Economic Lessons, Business Ethics and Confucian Philosophy
- 16. Family
- 17. Views of Contemporary Confucian Scholars
- 18. Confucian Philosophy and China’s Legal System
- 19. Seeds of Change
- 20. Democracy
- 21. Perennial as the Grass
- 22. Confucius and War
- 23. Creeping Confucianism
- 24. The Pandora’s Box
- 25. Adieu
- 26. Conclusion
- Epilogue
- Index