Filial piety in Chinese thought and history
Publication Type
Edited Book
Publication Date
1-2004
Abstract
The phenomenon of filial piety is fundamental to our understanding of Chinese culture, and this excellent collection of essays explores its role in various areas of life throughout history. Often regarded as the key to preserving Chinese tradition and identity, its potentially vast impact on government and the development of Chinese culture makes it extremely relevant, and although invariably virtuous in its promotion of social cohesion, its ideas are often controversial. A broad range of topics are discussed chronologically including Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism, making it essential reading for those studying Chinese culture, religion and philosophy. This is a multi-disciplinary survey that combines historical studies with philosophical analysis from an international team of respected contributors.
Discipline
Arts and Humanities | Philosophy
Research Areas
Humanities
First Page
1
Last Page
256
ISBN
9780415647779
Publisher
Routledge
City or Country
London
Citation
CHAN, Alan Kam Leung and TAN, Sor-hoon, "Filial piety in Chinese thought and history" (2004). Research Collection School of Social Sciences. Paper 2640.
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/2640
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/2640
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203413883