| Description |
x, 421 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction: what is Chinese religion? -- 2. Religion in Chinese history -- Part I. The ways of heaven and earth -- 3. The supreme God of Shang religion -- 4. The belief in heaven and heavenly mandate -- 5. The P'an-ku myth of creation o-- 6. Origin and structure of the universe -- Part II. The way of man -- 7. Human position in the universe -- 8. The search for authentic selfhood -- 9. Is human nature good or evil? -- 10. The ideal image of humanity -- Part III. The way of harmony -- 11. The structure and meaning of ritual -- 12. The ways of self-discipline -- 13. The ways of cosmic integration -- 14. The ways of religious syncretism -- 15. Conclusion: the characteristic of Chinese religion |
| Analysis |
Chinese religion |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 408-416 |
| Subject |
Tao.
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| SUBJECT |
China -- Religion.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024177
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| LC no. |
84017407 |
| ISBN |
0819142638 (alk. paper) |
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0819142646 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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