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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > Confucianism

Korean Women, Self-Esteem, and Practical Theology - Transformative Care (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Jaeyeon Lucy Chung Korean Women, Self-Esteem, and Practical Theology - Transformative Care (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Jaeyeon Lucy Chung
R2,199 Discovery Miles 21 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book offers a critical-constructive study of Korean women's self-esteem from a feminist practical theological perspective. Jaeyeon Lucy Chung recognizes two different and yet related problems: the absence of scholarly work on women's self-esteem from non-white, non-Western groups in the field of practical theology, and the lack of attention to the low self-esteem prevalent in Korean women's sociocultural and religious context. Chung employs in-depth interview studies while drawing on theoretical resources of psychology, theology, and cultural studies to develop a relational-communal theory of self-esteem, and a systematic, communal understanding of pastoral care practice. The project offers insights into the life experience of Korean women, especially self-esteem, and it reveals some of the ways self-esteem can be fostered.

Confucian Way (Paperback, New edition): Chen Confucian Way (Paperback, New edition)
Chen
R5,379 Discovery Miles 53 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A Conceptual Lexicon for Classical Confucian Philosophy (Hardcover): Roger T. Ames A Conceptual Lexicon for Classical Confucian Philosophy (Hardcover)
Roger T. Ames
R1,967 Discovery Miles 19 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Friendship and Hospitality - The Jesuit-Confucian Encounter in Late Ming China (Paperback): Dongfeng Xu Friendship and Hospitality - The Jesuit-Confucian Encounter in Late Ming China (Paperback)
Dongfeng Xu
R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Analects (Hardcover): Confucius The Analects (Hardcover)
Confucius
R712 Discovery Miles 7 120 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Friendship and Hospitality - The Jesuit-Confucian Encounter in Late Ming China (Hardcover): Dongfeng Xu Friendship and Hospitality - The Jesuit-Confucian Encounter in Late Ming China (Hardcover)
Dongfeng Xu
R1,967 Discovery Miles 19 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Future of China's Past - Reflections on the Meaning of China's Rise (Hardcover): Albert Welter The Future of China's Past - Reflections on the Meaning of China's Rise (Hardcover)
Albert Welter
R1,967 Discovery Miles 19 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Analects of Dasan, Volume IV - A Korean Syncretic Reading (Hardcover): Hongkyung Kim The Analects of Dasan, Volume IV - A Korean Syncretic Reading (Hardcover)
Hongkyung Kim
R2,592 Discovery Miles 25 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For its extensive research and novel interpretations, Dasan's Noneo gogeum ju (Old and New Commentaries of the Analects) is considered in Korean Studies a crystallization of Dasan's study of the Confucian classics. Dasan (Jeong Yak-yong: 1762-1836) attempted to synthesize and supersede the lengthy scholarly tradition of the classical studies of the Analects, leading to work that not only proved to be one of the greatest achievements of Korean Confucianism but also definitively demonstrated innovative prospects for the study of Confucian philosophy. It is one of the most groundbreaking works among all Confucian legacies in East Asia. Originally consisting of forty volumes in traditional bookbinding, Noneo gogeum ju contains one hundred and seventy-five new interpretations on the Analects, hundreds of arguments about the neo-Confucian commentaries on the Analects, hundreds of references to scholarly works on the Analects, thousands of supporting quotations from various East Asian classics for the author's arguments, and hundreds of philological discussions. This book is the fourth volume of an English translation of Noneo gogeum ju and includes the translator's comments on the innovative ideas and interpretations of Dasan's commentaries.

Human Beings or Human Becomings? - A Conversation with Confucianism on the Concept of Person (Paperback): Peter D. Hershock,... Human Beings or Human Becomings? - A Conversation with Confucianism on the Concept of Person (Paperback)
Peter D. Hershock, Roger T. Ames
R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Human Becomings - Theorizing Persons for Confucian Role Ethics (Paperback): Roger T. Ames Human Becomings - Theorizing Persons for Confucian Role Ethics (Paperback)
Roger T. Ames
R815 Discovery Miles 8 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Persons Emerging - Three Neo-Confucian Perspectives on Transcending Self-Boundaries (Paperback): Galia Patt-Shamir Persons Emerging - Three Neo-Confucian Perspectives on Transcending Self-Boundaries (Paperback)
Galia Patt-Shamir
R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Human Becomings - Theorizing Persons for Confucian Role Ethics (Hardcover): Roger T. Ames Human Becomings - Theorizing Persons for Confucian Role Ethics (Hardcover)
Roger T. Ames
R1,967 Discovery Miles 19 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Confucian Role Ethics - A Vocabulary (Paperback): Roger T. Ames Confucian Role Ethics - A Vocabulary (Paperback)
Roger T. Ames
R801 Discovery Miles 8 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Cross-Cultural Existentialism - On the Meaning of Life in Asian and Western Thought (Hardcover): Leah Kalmanson Cross-Cultural Existentialism - On the Meaning of Life in Asian and Western Thought (Hardcover)
Leah Kalmanson
R3,541 Discovery Miles 35 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Engaging in existential discourse beyond the European tradition, this book turns to Asian philosophies to reassess vital questions of life's purpose, death's imminence, and our capacity for living meaningfully in conditions of uncertainty. Inspired by the dilemmas of European existentialism, this cross-cultural study seeks concrete techniques for existential practice via the philosophies of East Asia. The investigation begins with the provocative writings of twentieth-century Korean Buddhist nun Kim Iryop, who asserts that meditative concentration conducts a potent energy outward throughout the entire karmic network, enabling the radical transformation of our shared existential conditions. Understanding her claim requires a look at East Asian sources more broadly. Considering practices as diverse as Buddhist merit-making ceremonies, Confucian/Ruist methods for self-cultivation, the ritual memorization and recitation of texts, and Yijing divination, the book concludes by advocating a speculative turn. This 'speculative existentialism' counters the suspicion toward metaphysics characteristic of twentieth-century European existential thought and, at the same time, advances a program for action. It is not a how-to guide for living, but rather a philosophical methodology that takes seriously the power of mental cultivation to transform the meaning of the life that we share.

Filial Piety in Chinese Buddhism (Hardcover, New edition): Guang Xing Filial Piety in Chinese Buddhism (Hardcover, New edition)
Guang Xing
R2,444 Discovery Miles 24 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book investigates how Buddhism gradually integrated itself into the Chinese culture by taking filial piety as a case study because it is an important moral teaching in Confucianism and it has shaped nearly every aspect of Chinese social life. The Chinese criticized Buddhism mainly on ethical grounds as Buddhist clergies left their parents' homes, did not marry, and were without offspring-actions which were completely contrary to the Confucian concept and practice of filial piety that emphasizes family life. Chinese Buddhists responded to these criticisms in six different ways while accepting good teachings from the Chinese philosophy. They also argued and even refuted some emotional charges such as rejecting everything non-Chinese. The elite responded in theoretical argumentation by (1) translations of and references to Buddhist scriptures that taught filial behavior, (2) writing scholarly refutations of the charges of unfilial practices, such as Qisong's Xiaolun (Treatise of Filial Piety), (3) interpreting Buddhist precepts as equal to the Confucian concept of filial piety, and (4) teaching people to pay four kinds of compassions to four groups of people: parents, all sentient beings, kings, and Buddhism. In practice the ordinary Buddhists responded by (1) composing apocryphal scriptures and (2) popularizing stories and parables that teach filial piety, such as the stories of Shanzi and Mulian, by ways of public lectures, painted illustrations on walls and silk, annual celebration of the ghost festival, etc. Thus, Buddhism finally integrated into the Chinese culture and became a distinctive Chinese Buddhism.

Persons Emerging - Three Neo-Confucian Perspectives on Transcending Self-Boundaries (Hardcover): Galia Patt-Shamir Persons Emerging - Three Neo-Confucian Perspectives on Transcending Self-Boundaries (Hardcover)
Galia Patt-Shamir
R1,967 Discovery Miles 19 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Confucian Reform in Choson Korea - Yu Hyongwon's Pan'gye surok (Volume IV) (Hardcover): Woosung Bae Confucian Reform in Choson Korea - Yu Hyongwon's Pan'gye surok (Volume IV) (Hardcover)
Woosung Bae
R3,434 Discovery Miles 34 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Pan'gye surok (or "Pan'gye's Random Jottings") was written by the Korean scholar and social critic Yu Hyongwon(1622-1673), who proposed to reform the Joseon dynasty and realise an ideal Confucian society. It was recognised as a leading work of political science by Yu's contemporaries and continues to be a key text in understanding the intellectual culture of the late Joseon period. Yu describes the problems of the political and social realities of 17th Century Korea, reporting on his attempts to solve these problems using a Confucian philosophical approach. In doing so, he establishes most of the key terminology relating to politics and society in Korea in the late Joseon. His writings were used as a model for reforms within Korea over the following centuries, inspiring social pioneers like Yi Ik and Chong Yakyong. Pan'gye surok demonstrates how Confucian thought spread outside China and how it was modified to fit the situation on the Korean peninsula. Providing both the first English translation of the full Pan'gyesurok text as well as glossaries, notes and research papers on the importance of the text, this four volume set is an essential resource for international scholars of Korean and East Asian history.

Teaching, Tenure, and Collegiality - Confucian Relationality in an Age of Measurable Outcomes (Paperback): Mary K. Chang Teaching, Tenure, and Collegiality - Confucian Relationality in an Age of Measurable Outcomes (Paperback)
Mary K. Chang
R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Moral Partiality (Hardcover): Yong Li Moral Partiality (Hardcover)
Yong Li; Contributions by Yanling Feng
R4,467 Discovery Miles 44 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Draws on Tomans Aquinas' theory to interpret Confucian view of partial relationships. Provides cogent arguments in terms of familial partiality and egalitarian impartiality. Proposes a binary metrics to understand the Confucian family-oriented ethics. The approach to Confucianism in this book is interdisciplinary and quite new to readers.

Confucianism in Contemporary Chinese Politics - An Actionable Account of Authoritarian Political Culture (Paperback): Shanruo... Confucianism in Contemporary Chinese Politics - An Actionable Account of Authoritarian Political Culture (Paperback)
Shanruo Ning Zhang
R1,316 Discovery Miles 13 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines the ways in which Confucian political culture operates in contemporary Chinese politics and influences its development. The author argues that the authoritarian political culture performs functions similar to the democratic political culture, drawing on a wide range of data-surveys, interviews, archives, Public Hearing Meeting records, and the Party Congress Reports of the Chinese Communist Party-to substantiate and illustrate these arguments. In an authoritarian political system, the "legitimating values" of the authoritarian political culture persuade the public of their government's legitimacy and the "engaging values" equip individuals with a set of cultural dispositions, resources, and skills to acquire political resources and services from the state. In the context of Chinese politics, personal connections infused with affection and trust-the Social Capital in the Confucian culture-facilitate political engagement. Despite the country's continuous advocacy for the "rule of law," state and public perceptions of legal professionals and legal practices, such as mediation and lawyer-judge relations, are fundamentally moralized. A new "people ideology," which originated in the Confucian political culture, has been re-appropriated to legitimate the Party's hegemonic governing position and policies.

The Third Birth of Confucius - Reconstructing the Ancient Chinese Philosophy in the Post-Mao China (Hardcover): Kashi Ram Sharma The Third Birth of Confucius - Reconstructing the Ancient Chinese Philosophy in the Post-Mao China (Hardcover)
Kashi Ram Sharma
R4,201 Discovery Miles 42 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Third Birth of Confucius deals with the Chinese sage and philosopher Confucius and his philosophical and politico-cultural legacies. As the title suggests, Confucius has once again taken birth in China. Confucius 'died' for the first time when he gave way to Buddhism in the tenth century, but was reinvented again (Neo-Confucianism). This was the second birth of Confucius. In the twentieth century, under the influence of western ideas, China's liberals and Marxists abandoned Confucius again. But how long can a civilization live without any ideational orientation? Hence, the third birth of Confucius from AD 2000 onwards. Confucius is emerging as a proxy word for cultural nationalism. In fact, it is not one Confucius who is taking birth in China but two. One is the common man's Confucius, which is authentic and genuine. The other Confucius is promoted by the Chinese Government. The author believes that soon either China will embrace democracy or it may implode and disintegrate like the former Soviet Union. This book is an attempt to unravel the muddled reality of China and will definitely prove a landmark work in the field of Chinese Studies.

Confucianism and Christianity - Interreligious Dialogue on the Theology of Mission (Paperback): Edmund Kee-Fook Chia Confucianism and Christianity - Interreligious Dialogue on the Theology of Mission (Paperback)
Edmund Kee-Fook Chia
R1,402 Discovery Miles 14 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book reflects on three broad themes of Confucian-Christian relations to assist in the appreciation of the church's theology of mission. While the themes of this volume are theological in orientation, the dialogue is engaged in from an interdisciplinary approach that prioritises the act of listening. Part I surveys the historical background necessary for an adequate understanding of the contemporary Confucian-Christian dialogues. It examines the history of Confucian-Christian relations, explores the Chinese Rites Controversy, and delineates the contemporary task of indigenizing Christianity by Sino-Christian theologians. Part II compares elements in the Confucian and Christian traditions that exemplify the epitome and fullness of spiritual development. It discusses the Confucian practice of rites (li), interrogates how the noble or exemplary person (junzi) competes, and outlines the Confucian understanding of sageliness (shengren). Lastly, Part III examines different aspects of the church's engagements with the world outside of itself. It advocates for a Confucian-Christian hermeneutic of moral goodness, attends to the Confucian emphasis on moral self-cultivation, proposes that Confucian virtue ethics can shed light on Christian moral living, and offers a Confucian-Christian understanding of care for mother earth. This book is ideally suited to lecturers and students of both Christian studies and Confucian studies, as well as those engaged in mission studies and interfaith studies. It will also be a valuable resource for anyone interested in comparative religious and theological studies on Christianity and Confucianism.

Teaching, Tenure, and Collegiality - Confucian Relationality in an Age of Measurable Outcomes (Hardcover): Mary K. Chang Teaching, Tenure, and Collegiality - Confucian Relationality in an Age of Measurable Outcomes (Hardcover)
Mary K. Chang
R1,967 Discovery Miles 19 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Vital Post-Secular Perspectives on Chinese Philosophical Issues (Hardcover): Lauren F. Pfister Vital Post-Secular Perspectives on Chinese Philosophical Issues (Hardcover)
Lauren F. Pfister
R3,142 Discovery Miles 31 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Vital Post-Secular Perspectives on Chinese Philosophical Issues presents a number of contemporary philosophical issues from a wide range of Chinese philosophical texts, figures, and sub-traditions that are usually not addressed in English studies of Chinese philosophical traditions. Lauren F. Pfister presents new perspectives in three parts: the first part offers critical perspectives on the life and works of one of the most significant 20th century Chinese philosophers and historian of Chinese philosophical traditions, Feng Youlan (1895-1990); the second part explores questions related to Ruist ("Confucian") theism and the complicated textual developments within two canonical Ruist texts, ending with a critique of a 21st century translation and interpretation of one of those two classical texts; the third part presents philosophical assessments of 20th and 21st century cultural issues that have had immense social and interpretive impacts in contemporary Chinese contexts - Chinese utopian projects, Chinese netizens in "Human Flesh Searches," and questions about the links between sageliness and saintliness in Ruist and Christian communities.

Confucius From The Heart (Hardcover): Yu Dan Confucius From The Heart (Hardcover)
Yu Dan
R250 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Simply written, and with a view to taking the wisdom of Confucius out of the hands of the academics and the philosophers and making it accessible to the general reader, Confucius From the Heart gives us a contemporary Confucius, one who can teach us how to attain spiritual happiness, adjust our daily routines and find our place in modern life. Yu Dan argues that his sayings, or Analects - far from being merely interesting quotes from ancient lore, of little use in our hectic, stress-filled world. Instead, they are simple truths that can speak to each and every one of us and help us lead better, happier, calmer lives.

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