Understanding Confucian Philosophy: Classical and Sung-Ming - Paperback

by Shu-Hsien Liu (Author)

Although Western interest in Chinese philosophy has been increasing in the last decade, the Confucian tradition is still often misunderstood. This volume offers the key to understanding Confucian philosophy by presenting a comprehensive account of its spiritual roots. The author focuses on the Classical and Sung-Ming periods, the two most important periods of Confucianism. Topics covered include: Confucius, Mencius, the I-Ching, and important figures from the Sung and Ming periods.

Author Biography

SHU-HSIEN LIU is Chair Professor of Chinese Philosophy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has published many articles and books both in English and in Chinese. He has been widely recognized as a representative of contemporary Neo-Confucianism.