The Cambridge History of Confucianism: Volume 1, Origins to 1400 CE, Gebunden

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This Cambridge History is the most comprehensive longue durée treatment of Confucianism to date, bringing a much-needed historical perspective to this major force in art, literature, science and politics. Volume I traces the pre-modern history of Confucianism in three parts, from the earliest times to the fifteenth century. Looking beyond the influence of Neo-Confucian interpretations of the tradition, the chapters provide historically grounded perspectives on Confucianism's origins and practice. They examine how Confucian thought both influenced and was influenced by historical trends across time, including interstate relations and state-building, social structures, religion, gender and the family. Unpacking rigidly doctrinal narratives, this volume uncovers how Confucianism was really applied in dense social networks, bridging the apparent contradictions between the ideal tradition and its actual practice.