This authoritative collection surveys the teachings of Confucius,
and illustrates his importance throughout Chinese history in one
focused and incisive volume. A Concise Companion to Confucius
offers a succinct introduction to one of East Asia's most
widely-revered historical figures, providing essential coverage of
his legacy at a manageable length. The volume embraces Confucius as
philosopher, teacher, politician, and sage, and curates a
collection of key perspectives on his life and teachings from a
team of distinguished scholars in philosophy, history, religious
studies, and the history of art. Taken together, chapters encourage
specialists to read across disciplinary boundaries, provide nuanced
paths of introduction for students, and engage interested readers
who want to expand their understanding of the great Chinese master.
Divided into four distinct sections, the Concise Companion depicts
a coherent figure of Confucius by examining his diverse
representations from antiquity through to the modern world. Readers
are guided through the intellectual and cultural influences that
helped shape the development of Confucian philosophy and its
reception among late imperial literati in medieval China. Later
essays consider Confucius's engagement with topics such as warfare,
women, and Western philosophy, which remain fruitful avenues of
philosophical inquiry today. The collection concludes by exploring
the significance of Confucian thought in East Asia's contemporary
landscape and the major intellectual movements which are reviving
and rethinking his work for the twenty-first century. An
indispensable resource, A Concise Companion to Confucius blazes an
authoritative trail through centuries of scholarship to offer
exceptional insight into one of history's earliest and most
influential ancient philosophers. A Concise Companion to Confucius
Provides readers with a broad range of perspectives on the ancient
philosopher Traces the significance of Confucius throughout Chinese
history--past, present, and future Offers a unique,
interdisciplinary overview of Confucianism Curated by a team of
distinguished scholars in philosophy, history, religious studies,
and the history of art A Concise Companion to Confucius is an ideal
text for undergraduate and graduate courses on Confucius and
Confucianism. It is also fascinating and informative reading for
anyone interested in learning more about one of history's most
influential philosophers.
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