Portraits of Confucius: The Reception of Confucianism from 1560 to 1960

Portraits of Confucius is a two-volume reference resource that presents a collection of Western perspectives on Confucius and Confucianism, spanning from the sixteenth-century Catholic missions to the early-twentieth-century cross-cultural scholarship. It features writing from over 100 figures, including Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Max Weber, Bertrand Russell, and Ezra Pound, and covers a range of methodologies, revealing important ideological trends in Western attitudes toward China.

Format: Mixed media product
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Portraits of Confucius is a comprehensive anthology that offers a diverse range of Western perspectives on Confucius and Confucianism, spanning from the early Catholic missions of the sixteenth century to the emergence of modern cross-cultural scholarship in the early twentieth century. This invaluable reference resource is particularly valuable for scholars and students seeking to delve into the life, work, and teachings of Confucius, as well as the Western reception of Chinese philosophy. Comprising selections from over 100 figures, spanning from the 1560s to the 1960s, this two-volume work features writing from three continents, including renowned figures such as Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Max Weber, Bertrand Russell, and Ezra Pound. Organized chronologically, the chapters present a diverse array of methodologies, encompassing philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, anthropology, economic theory, linguistics, missionary texts, and works of popular moralism. Collectively, these chapters shed light on significant ideological trends in Western attitudes toward China, providing a rich and multifaceted understanding of the complex interplay between East and West.

Weight: 1708g
Dimension: 165 x 250 x 80 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350079229