The Philosophy of Harmony in Classical Confucianism
Department or Administrative Unit
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Document Type
Article
Author Copyright
© 2008 The Author.
Publication Date
4-17-2008
Journal
Philosophy Compass
Abstract
This essay introduces the philosophy of harmony in Classical Confucianism. In the first part of the essay the author summarizes the concept of harmony as it was developed in various Confucian classics. In the second part, the author offers an account of the Confucian program of harmony, ranging from internal harmony in the person, to harmony in the family, the state, the international world, and finally to harmony in the entire universe.
Recommended Citation
Li, C. (2008). The Philosophy of Harmony in Classical Confucianism. Philosophy Compass, 3(3), 423–435. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-9991.2008.00141.x
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