Lee Dian Rainey 
Confucius and Confucianism [PDF ebook] 
The Essentials

This comprehensive introduction explores the life and teachings of
Confucius, and development of Confucian thought, from ancient times
to the present today.
* Demonstrates the wisdom and enduring relevance of
Confucius’s teachings – drawing parallels between our
21st century society and that of China 2, 500 years ago,
where government corruption, along with social, economic, and
technical changes, led thinkers to examine human nature and
society
* Draws on the latest research and incorporates interpretations
of Confucius and his works by Chinese and Western scholars
throughout the centuries
* Explores how Confucius’s followers expanded and reinterpreted
his ideas after his death, and how this process has continued
throughout Chinese history
* Seamlessly links Confucius with our modern age, revealing how
his teachings have become the basis of East Asian culture and
influenced the West

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