The Moral and Religious Thought of Yi Hwang (Toegye) - A Study of Korean Neo-Confucian Ethics and Spirituality (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

This book presents Yi Hwang (1501-1570)-better known by his pen name, Toegye-Korea's most eminent Confucian philosopher. It is a pioneering study of Toegye's moral and religious thought that discusses his holistic ideas and experiences as a scholar, thinker, and spiritual practitioner. This study includes Toegye's major texts, essays, letters, and biographies. Edward Chung explains key concepts, original quotations, annotated notes, and thought-provoking comments to bring this monumental thinker and his work to life. Chung also considers comparative and interreligious perspectives and their contemporary relevance. By offering groundbreaking insights into Neo-Confucianism, this book sheds fresh light on the breadth and depth of Toegye's ethics and spirituality, and is an important source for scholars and students in Korean and Confucian studies and comparative philosophy and religion.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Palgrave Studies in Comparative East-West Philosophy
Release date:	November 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Edward Y.J. Chung
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	204
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-077923-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > General
LSN:	3-03-077923-8
Barcode:	9783030779238

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!