Berthron / Evelyn Berthrong / John H. Berthrong
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Uniquely blending scholarship with a highly original approach, this new introduction to Confucianism is an informative and intriguing guide to China’s ancient philosophical tradition.Against the backdrop of seventeenth-century China, the book follows a Confucian couple, together with their family, friends and staff, through a typical day. The result offers a fascinating insight, not only into the intellectual and scholarly aspects of Confucianism, but also into the nature of belief, culture and society in a living philosophical tradition. The key topics covered include:the intellectual and social role of womenConfucianism, art and poetrythe relationship with the Western world and Western faithsCapturing the full scope of an ancient tradition, this innovative, well-researched and accessible text will be appreciated by anyone interested in Confucianism - scholars, students and general readers alike.
