Philosophy: Eastern Philosophy: Confucianism

Article published in The Atlantic in 1999. Considers the modern revival of Confucianism in the light of recent scholarship which questions Confucianism's historical origins and the appropriateness of "Confucianism" as a general term.

Short online book, extensively reviewing the relations between these two traditions. By Colin Hoad.

A basic outline of the Confucian tradition, its principles and schools, from Religioustolerance.org.

A 1982 article by Judith A. Berling, giving a historical perspective on the development of this tradition.

An article by Charles F. Aiken from this 1912 reference work. Reviews the key teachings and history of Confucianism, and its relation to Christianity.

Online texts of the key works of the Confucian philosophical tradition, including the Confucian canon and four of the Five Classics.

Chapter from a book by Sanderson Beck. Discusses the life story and teachings of each of these classical Chinese thinkers.

Article by R. Rafael L. Dolor. Argues that Confucian virtues are consonant with Filipino family values.

An introduction to the early syncretic strain in Confucian thought, as exemplified by Yang Hsiung's "Canon Of Supreme Mystery."

Answers to various questions about Confucian doctrine and its role in the world today.

Article drawn from the Encarta encyclopedia, describing the key teachings and various schools of this philosophical tradition.

An illustrated article reviewing the basic Confucian teachings and the history of Confucianism.

A brief historical overview of Confucianism and description of basic Confucian beliefs, by Meredith Sprunger. From the Urantia Book Fellowship.

The summary of Confucian doctrines which is current among followers of the Urantia religion.

Article from this openly-edited encyclopedia.

Essay with annotated bibliography, by Julia M. Hardy. Reviews the Western reaction to Confucian thought, with an emphasis on the contemporary "New Confucianism."