The Spirit of Chinese Confucianism

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the spirit of Chinese Confucianism, which is usually regarded as one of the most important aspects of traditional Chinese culture. In addition to the general history, the book explores the extensive concepts of Confucianism, such as its philosophy, core values and social ideals, humanistic theories, ritual and music culture, and statecraft and wisdom of governance. Beyond the introductory information, it ushers Confucianism into the modern realm, discussing and elaborating on its humanistic spirit characteristics, its significance and value in the modern context, and how it should be engaged in the creative transformation of economic globalization.