Confucius The Secular As Sacred
Confucius The Secular As Sacred by Herbert Fingarette, published by Harper & Row in 1972, is an insightful exploration of Confucian thought. This edition spans 84 pages and is presented in English, offering a concise yet profound examination of the philosophical contributions of Confucius. Fingarette’s work aims to revitalize understanding of the sage, presenting new perspectives on learning from his teachings.
Readers will find a detailed analysis that emphasizes the relevance of Confucian philosophy in contemporary contexts. The book delves into themes of education and religion, highlighting the significance of Confucianism in Eastern philosophy. Fingarette’s approach is characterized by a faithful interpretation of Confucius’s texts, encouraging readers to engage with the material in a meaningful way.
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“. . . Confucius has revitalized all our thinking about the sage. . . . [it] opens up new prospects of understanding and learning from Confucius.” — A. C. Graham, Times Literary Supplement
“. . . this wonderful little . . . book has become a modern classic of Confucian interpretation.” — John M. Koller, Oriental Philosophies
“Confucius is one of the most significant philosophical books on the subject to be published in a long time.” — Henry J. Rosemont, Jr., Philosophy East and West
“In the fifty years in which I have been studying Confucius, I cannot recall that I have found the work of another scholar more stimulating than that of Professor Fingarette.” — Herrlee G. Creel, Journal of the American Academy of Religion
“With superb faithfulness to the text, Fingarette discerns the deepest meaning of the thought of Confucius and, paradoxically, its application to our own time. This is another beautiful book from one of our most perceptive thinkers.” — Robert N. Bellah
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Title of related interest from Waveland Press: Overmyer, Religions of China: The World as a Living System (ISBN 9781577660002).
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