Confucianism: A Very Short Introduction

by Daniel K. Gardner

To understand China, it is essential to understand Confucianism. First formulated in the sixth century BCE, the teachings of Confucius would come to dominate Chinese society, politics, economics, and ethics. In this Very Short Introduction, Daniel K. Gardner explores the major philosophical ideas of the Confucian tradition, showing their profound impact on state ideology and imperial government, the civil service examination system, domestic life,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195398912
• ISBN13: 9780195398915
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.4" x 6.7"