The religious thought of Chu Hsi

Summary: Recognized as one of the greatest philosophers in classical China, Chu Hsi (1130-1200) is known in the West through translations of one of his many works, the Chin-ssu Lu. This study offers an examination of Chu Hsi's religious thought, based on readings of both primary and secondary sources.

Record details

ISBN: 9781429403696
ISBN: 9780195357899
ISBN: 9780195091892
ISBN: 1429403691
ISBN: 0195357892
ISBN: 0195091892
Physical Description: 1 online resource (x, 348 pages) : illustrations
remote
Computer data.
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, 2000.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:august.19 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-335) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The world of thought in Chu Hsi's time -- The great ultimate (T'ai-chi) -- Spiritual beings (Kuei-shen) -- Rituals (Li) -- Human nature (Jen-hsing) and the ethics of perfectability -- Personal cultivation (Hsiu-sheng) -- Philosophical disputes with Lu Chiu-y�uan -- Chu Hsi and Taoism -- Chu Hsi and Buddhism -- Chu Hsi's critics -- Chu Hsi's relevance.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by EBSCO.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.