Growing moral : a Confucian guide to life / Stephen C. Angle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Angle, Stephen C., 1964- author.

Series:

Guides to the good life

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Confucianism.

Physical Description:

xiii, 272 pages ; 19 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022]

Summary:

"Growing Moral engages its readers to reflect on and to practice the teachings of Confucianism in the contemporary world. It draws on the whole history of Confucianism, focusing on three thinkers from the classical era (Kongzi or Confucius, Mengzi, and Xunzi) and two from the Neo-Confucian era (Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming). In addition to laying out the fundamental teachings of Confucianism, it highlights the enduring and strikingly relevant lessons that Confucianism offers contemporary readers. At its core, this book builds a case for modern Confucianism as a practical way to grow toward more harmonious lives together through reflection, ritual, and compassion; it can help us find balance and joy within our complex and too-often frenetic modern lives. Individual chapter explain how and why to be filial, follow rituals, and cultivate our sprouts of morality; as well as exploring Confucian approaches to reading, music-making, reflection, and socio-political engagement. Overall, the book presents a progressive vision of Confucianism that addresses historical shortcomings within the tradition concerning gender and other forms of hierarchy."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. One What Is Confucianism?

1. Introduction

2. The History of Confucianism

pt. Two How to Be a Confucian

3. Be Filial

4. Follow Rituals

5. Cultivate Your Sprouts

6. Read in the Right Way

7. Listen to the Right Music

8. Reflect Regularly

9. Pay Attention

10. Be Engaged

pt. Three Making Progress

11. Commitment

12. Fake It `Till You Make It

13. Expanding the Self

14. Dealing with Conflict

15. Enlightenment and Sagehood

16. Death

pt. Four Challenges and the Future

17. Progressive Confucianism

18. Gender

19. Hierarchy

20. Confucianism Around the World.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-263) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Angle, Stephen C., 1964- Growing moral

ISBN:

9780190062897

0190062894

OCLC:

1263023718