Historical Dictionary of Confucianism

Ronnie L. Littlejohn

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Rowman & Littlefield
07 November 2023

Dictionaries; Confucianism

Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series

This book is devoted exclusively to Confucianism, the great Chinese tradition that has gathered around the teachings of Confucius (Kongzi) for over 2,500 years. Confucianism encompasses a broad array of moral, social, philosophical and religious ideas, values and practices. It is an ancient and immense tradition of great subtlety and complexity. This work provides a user with ready access to terms, personalities, movements, and texts of the tradition as it has made its trek across East Asia, especially to Korea and Japan.

Historical Dictionary of Confucianism contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries on terms, personalities, movements, and texts of the tradition as it has made its trek across East Asia, especially to Korea and Japan. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Confucianism.

By: Ronnie L. Littlejohn
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 237mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 653g
ISBN: 9781538166000
ISBN 10: 1538166003
Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 07 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ronnie L. Littlejohn is the Chaney Distinguished professor of philosophy and director of Asian Studies at Belmont University in the U.S. He is author of nine books, including the recent titles: Chinese Philosophy and Philosophers (2022), Historical Dictionary of Daoism (2020); Confucianism (Chinese translation 2019, English 2011) and Daoism: An Introduction (2010). He is also Co-editor with Marthe Chandler of Polishing the Chinese Mirror: Essays in Honor of Henry Rosemont, Jr. (2008).

Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Confucianism

"Confucianism has been a tradition and influential system of thought for over 2,500 years. Littlejohn expertly traces its development with this impressive compilation of 700 terms, personalities, practices, movements, and texts. Intended for nonspecialists, the book introduces the ideas and precepts that are most often included in Confucian history and teachings. Entries are brief, but the ""Analect,"" ""Books,"" ""Civil Service Exams,"" ""Five Classics,"" ""Mencius,"" ""Self-Cultivation,"" ""Spring & Autumn Annals,"" ""Tu Weiming, and ""Xu Kwang"" sections are several pages longer. The ""Confucianism & Buddhism,"" ""Confucian Iconography,"" and ""Neo-Confucianism"" entries are highlights. Entries contain Romanized spellings of subjects and applicable Chinese, Korean, and Japanese versions. Explication is accessible, authoritative, clear, and expertly detailed. The resource's comprehensive chronology is a wonderful feature. The amazing introduction succinctly outlines Confucian evolution, general concepts, and growth. For readers who want to do further research, the bibliography comprises 20 pages of the most essential and impactful studies on Confucianism. This well-researched, well-written reference is packed with information on one of the world's foremost intellectual, moral, philosophical, and social systems. It's an indispensable resource for high school and undergraduate students doing term papers, reports, and projects. -- ""Library Journal"""