{"product_id":"confucius-confucianism-the-essentials-9781405188418","title":"Confucius \u0026 Confucianism: The Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lee Dian Rainey\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Confucianism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45203234717847,"sku":"9781405188418","price":10300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781405188418.webp?v=1767307977","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/confucius-confucianism-the-essentials-9781405188418","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}