Emotions in Korean Philosophy and Religion: Confucian, Comparative, and Contemporary Perspectives

Thirteen articles on Korean philosophy and religion explore emotions, including a comparative perspective from Confucian and Buddhist moral, political, and social angles, as well as contemporary Buddhist and eco-feminist perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 373 pages
Publication date: 09 July 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking work presents thirteen captivating articles on the captivating topic of emotions (情) in Korean philosophy and religion. The introductory chapter offers a comprehensive textual, philosophical, ethical, and religious background on this subject, exploring emotions across Western and Eastern cultures, emotions in Chinese and Buddhist traditions, and Korean perspectives. Part I delves into key Korean Confucian thinkers, debates, and ideas, while Part II explores comparative thoughts from Confucian moral, political, and social angles. Part III explores contemporary Buddhist and eco-feminist perspectives, and the concluding chapter sheds light on groundbreaking insights into the diversity, dynamics, and distinctiveness of Korean emotions. This book is freely accessible to all readers.

Weight: 531g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030947491
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022