The issue of poverty from the Chinese perspective is not treated in its own right, but rather
interconnected with self governance, community relationships, and development of …

In Chinese philosophy, poverty mainly refers to poor life conditions which are difficult for
people to survive. In the beginning of ancient Chinese philosophy, explanations for the …

The idea of “liberation theology” stems from a concern for the poor and unfortunate of the
world. Liberation theology insists that the church concentrate its resources and efforts in …

This essay looks at transformations and continuities in the moral discourses and practices
which have served as a foundation for rural Chinese families, especially the idea of moral …

Our present concern is to improve education in public morality and to help citizens
reestablish a sense of public responsibility; these concerns have become the focus of our …

This chapter considers common themes and current trajectories in Chinese ethics. The ways
in which Chinese thinkers drew on the resources of and/or critiqued Confucianism, Daoism …

This volume is the second publication coming out of the Beijing summit on Chinese
Spirituality and Society that took place in 2008, and it complements Social Scientific Studies …

With the extraordinary growth of China's economy over the past decades, a new generation
of successful business entrepreneurs and billionaires has appeared, most of whom are …

This is a very useful collection of essays for higher undergraduate and graduate classes in
Asian studies with a special interest in Chinese society and culture. Bringing together …

Highlighting Confucianism's philosophical development and Chinese historical experience
with community organization, constitutionalism, education, and women's rights, de Bary …