Emotions in Korean Philosophy and Religion
Synopsis
This pioneering book presents thirteen articles on the fascinating topic of emotions (jeong 情) in Korean philosophy and religion. Its introductory chapter comprehensively provides a textual, philosophical, ethical, and religious background on this topic in terms of emotions West and East, emotions in the Chinese and Buddhist traditions, and Korean perspectives. Chapters 2 to 5 of part I discuss key Korean Confucian thinkers, debates, and ideas. Chapters 6 to 8 of part II offer comparative thoughts from Confucian moral, political, and social angles. Chapters 9 to 12 of part III deal with contemporary Buddhist and eco-feminist perspectives. The concluding chapter discusses ground-breaking insights into the diversity, dynamics, and distinctiveness of Korean emotions.This is an open access book.
- Copyright:
- 2022 The Editor
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- ISBN-13:
- 9783030947477
- Publisher:
- Springer International Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 2022-08-22T07:11:02Z
- Language:
- English
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.