摘要
Confucius: And the World He Created By Michael SchumanThroughout East Asia, Confucius's influ- ence can be seen in everything, from business practices and family relation- ships to educational standards and government policies. It is impossible to understand East Asia, journalist Michael Schuman demonstrates, with- out first engaging with Confucius and his vast legacy, East Asians today are turning to Confucius more than theyhave in a century to help them solve the ills of modern life. As a wealthy and increasingly powerful Asia rises on the world stage, Confucius, too, will com- mand a more prominent place in global culture, Touching on philosophy, history and current affairs, Confucius tells the vivid, dramatic story of the enigmatic philosopher whose ideas remain at the heart of East Asian civilization.
Confucius: And the World He Created By Michael SchumanThroughout East Asia, Confucius's influ- ence can be seen in everything, from business practices and family relation- ships to educational standards and government policies. It is impossible to understand East Asia, journalist Michael Schuman demonstrates, with- out first engaging with Confucius and his vast legacy, East Asians today are turning to Confucius more than theyhave in a century to help them solve the ills of modern life. As a wealthy and increasingly powerful Asia rises on the world stage, Confucius, too, will com- mand a more prominent place in global culture, Touching on philosophy, history and current affairs, Confucius tells the vivid, dramatic story of the enigmatic philosopher whose ideas remain at the heart of East Asian civilization.