{"product_id":"confucius-and-confucianism-the-chinese-philosophy-of-confucius-and-its-influence-on-oriental-cultures-and-societies-9798296980045","title":"Confucius and Confucianism: The Chinese Philosophy of Confucius and Its Influence on Oriental Cultures and Societies","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Takaya Mikamoto\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Confucianism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn our own era, marked by rapid transformation, ethical uncertainty, and the constant tension between tradition and innovation, the thought of Confucius powerfully reasserts itself as a moral compass and a tool for profound reflection on the role of the individual in society. This book is a broad, nuanced, and engaging journey to discover one of humanity's greatest teachers, whose influence has spanned centuries and borders, shaping not only Chinese civilization but the entirety of East Asia. Confucius, or Kong Fuzi, was neither a prophet nor a mystic, but a man of thought and action, a rigorous and compassionate educator, and a keen observer of human nature. Born in the 6th century BC, at a time of profound political and moral turmoil, he developed a philosophy grounded in personal ethics, rectitude, social responsibility, and respect for rituals and human relationships. This book follows his life step by step, from his humble beginnings in Lu Province to his final years teaching his disciples, including the trials of his political career and his travels in search of a ruler willing to put his ideals into practice. The work unfolds in sixteen chapters, each addressing a central aspect of Confucian biography and thought, delving into the historical context in which he was born, his vision of government, the role of education, the significance of family, the concept of the \"noble man\" (junzi), and fundamental principles such as ren (benevolence), li (ritual), yi (righteousness), zhi (wisdom), and xin (fidelity). It also analyzes the importance of the Analects (Lunyu), the collection of teachings that constitutes the primary source of Confucian thought, and the relationship of Confucianism with spirituality, the cosmos, and traditional Chinese religion. Ample space is also devoted to the historical impact of Confucianism on the Chinese Empire, its spread to Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, its reformulation by Neo-Confucian philosophers such as Zhu Xi during the Song Dynasty, and its legacy in education and imperial bureaucracy. The final chapter explores the return of Confucius to contemporary public discourse: in a China seeking a balance between modernity and cultural identity, the Master's ideas are now being revived as a source of moral stability, social cohesion, and national pride. Written in a conversational style yet grounded in solid historical and philosophical foundations, this book aims to bring the figure of Confucius to life and make it accessible-not as a distant figure or confined to history books, but as a voice still capable of speaking to the human soul. This work is intended for students, scholars, philosophy enthusiasts, and anyone seeking fresh answers to the questions of our time in ancient thought. Reading Confucius today is not just about knowing the past, but also about questioning humanity's present and future. This book is an invitation to do so with depth, rigor, and critical thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46333881254039,"sku":"9798296980045","price":887.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798296980045.webp?v=1768670777","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/confucius-and-confucianism-the-chinese-philosophy-of-confucius-and-its-influence-on-oriental-cultures-and-societies-9798296980045","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}