[Confucian Thought (SUNY Series in Philosophy)] [By: Wei-Ming, Tu] [June, 1985]

by Tu Weiming

Confucian Selfhood as Creative Transformation is a collection of Tu s seminal essays. It is a sustained deliberation on the substance and worth of the Confucian conception of personhood. This analysis complements Tu s highly acclaimed Humanity and Essays in Confucian Thought as a continued expression of his deepening understanding of Confucianism voiced through various perennial human concerns. Tu weaves philosophic, historical, anthropological, sociological, and psychological perspectives into a coherent discussion of the Confucian themes that continue to inspire the modern intellectual mind. His is a vital contribution to Chinese thought and religion."

Genres: Philosophy

Paperback

First published June 30, 1985

Reviews

[Jeremy Rios · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating series of essays on the Confucian concept of the self, with special reference to how Confucianism views the process of personal transformation. Readable and illuminating.