Chinese Religiosity in an Evolving China
Author | : PETER T. C. CHANG |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2022-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 1527583996 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781527583993 |
Rating | : 4/5 (993 Downloads) |
Download or read book Chinese Religiosity in an Evolving China written by PETER T. C. CHANG and published by . This book was released on 2022-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China's rise is currently reconfiguring the established global order. Recently, Beijing has been reviving ancient Chinese religious traditions to present a more curated, softer image of the PRC to the world at large. This book examines the resurging influence of the ancient Chinese sacred ethos, exploring how a rejuvenated Confucian-Daoist-Buddhist moral enterprise may shape the evolving character of modern China. It covers subjects ranging from social-political reform to inter-civilizations engagement, and from bioethical issues to environmental concerns. The book also argues for a stronger affirmation of the traditional Chinese ideals of universalism, pluralism, and moderation, as prescriptions to remedy the ills afflicting contemporary China. More broadly, this philosophical and religious studies-based research will serve to deepen the reader's comprehension of the extraordinary changes taking place in China today.