Confucianism and Its Rivals Lectures Delivered in the University Hall, of Dr William's Library, London October-December (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Confucianism and Its Rivals is a clear, accessible guide to Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist thought from ancient to medieval China.

It presents how these traditions shaped morality, politics, and daily life across centuries.

This edition surveys core ideas and key figures, from Confucius and Lao Tzu to Chuang Tzu and Mencius, and traces how their teachings interacted with ritual, state religion, and popular belief. It explains the Canon of Changes and the rise of Taoism, Buddhism, and other movements without requiring prior specialist knowledge. Expect a balanced, narrative overview that connects philosophical debates to historical context.

• Learn the basic concepts of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism as they developed in China.
• Meet influential thinkers and moments, including debates over God, virtue, and the nature of the self.
• Understand how these rival traditions influenced ritual practice, governance, and daily life.
• Discover how Chinese religious thought interacted with other traditions and later reforms.

Ideal for readers of Chinese philosophy, religious history, and general nonfiction seeking a solid, readable primer on early Chinese thought.

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