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Historical Dictionary of Confucianismis devoted exclusively to Confucianism, the great Chinese tradition that has gathered around the teachings of Confucius (Kongzi) for more than 2,500 years. Confucianism encompasses a broad array of moral, social, philosophical and religious ideas, values and practices. It is an ancient and immense tradition of great subtlety and complexity. This work provides ready access to terms, personalities, movements, and texts of the tradition as it has made its trek throughout East Asia, especially Korea and Japan. This book contains a chronology, introduction, and extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries on terms, personalities, movements, and texts of the tradition. Historical Dictionary of Confucianism is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Confucianism.

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""Confucianism has been a tradition and influential system of thought for over 2,500 years. Littlejohn expertly traces its development with this impressive compilation of 700 terms, personalities, practices, movements, and texts. Intended for nonspecialists, the book introduces the ideas and precepts that are most often included in Confucian history and teachings. Entries are brief, but the ""Analect,"" ""Books,"" ""Civil Service Exams,"" ""Five Classics,"" ""Mencius,"" ""Self-Cultivation,"" ""Spring & Autumn Annals,"" ""Tu Weiming, and ""Xu Kwang"" sections are several pages longer. The ""Confucianism & Buddhism,"" ""Confucian Iconography,"" and ""Neo-Confucianism"" entries are highlights. Entries contain Romanized spellings of subjects and applicable Chinese, Korean, and Japanese versions. Explication is accessible, authoritative, clear, and expertly detailed. The resource's comprehensive chronology is a wonderful feature. The amazing introduction succinctly outlines Confucian evolution, general concepts, and growth. For readers who want to do further research, the bibliography comprises 20 pages of the most essential and impactful studies on Confucianism. This well-researched, well-written reference is packed with information on one of the world's foremost intellectual, moral, philosophical, and social systems. It's an indispensable resource for high school and undergraduate students doing term papers, reports, and projects."" --Library Journal

"Confucianism has been a tradition and influential system of thought for over 2,500 years. Littlejohn expertly traces its development with this impressive compilation of 700 terms, personalities, practices, movements, and texts. Intended for nonspecialists, the book introduces the ideas and precepts that are most often included in Confucian history and teachings. Entries are brief, but the ""Analect,"" ""Books,"" ""Civil Service Exams,"" ""Five Classics,"" ""Mencius,"" ""Self-Cultivation,"" ""Spring & Autumn Annals,"" ""Tu Weiming, and ""Xu Kwang"" sections are several pages longer. The ""Confucianism & Buddhism,"" ""Confucian Iconography,"" and ""Neo-Confucianism"" entries are highlights. Entries contain Romanized spellings of subjects and applicable Chinese, Korean, and Japanese versions. Explication is accessible, authoritative, clear, and expertly detailed. The resource's comprehensive chronology is a wonderful feature. The amazing introduction succinctly outlines Confucian evolution, general concepts, and growth. For readers who want to do further research, the bibliography comprises 20 pages of the most essential and impactful studies on Confucianism. This well-researched, well-written reference is packed with information on one of the world's foremost intellectual, moral, philosophical, and social systems. It's an indispensable resource for high school and undergraduate students doing term papers, reports, and projects. -- ""Library Journal"""

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Ronnie L. Littlejohn is the Chaney Distinguished professor of philosophy and director of Asian studies at Belmont University. He is the author of nine books, including Chinese Philosophy and Philosophers, Historical Dictionary of Daoism, Confucianism, and Daoism: An Introduction. He is also coeditor with Marthe Chandler of Polishing the Chinese Mirror: Essays in Honor of Henry Rosemont Jr.

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