Summary
Scholar, philosopher and political sage, Confucius lived at a turbulent time in his country’s history, the so-called ‘Spring and Autumn Period’ of the sixth century BC, during which China was wracked by warfare between rival feudal states. Against this backdrop he developed a system of social and political behaviour that he hoped could be used to create harmony and peace throughout the land.
The teachings of Confucius attracted a large number of pupils, but were largely ignored by the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857381644 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0857381644 |
| Author: | Meher McArthur |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2012 |
| Weight: | 188g |
| Dimensions: | 205mm x 177mm x 19mm |
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A fine and accessible account of a man whose philosophy has informed Chinese moral and social thought for over two thousand years’ Frances Wood.
‘A fine and accessible account of a man whose philosophy has informed Chinese moral and social thought for over two thousand years’ Frances Wood. * Frances Wood *
About The Author
Meher McArthur
Meher McArthur is Curator of East Asian Art at the Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, California, USA. She is the author of Reading Buddhist Art: An Illustrated Guide to Buddhist Signs and Symbols, and The Arts of Asia: Materials, Techniques, Styles.
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