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Confucius and the Role of Ritual in Chinese Political Thought

Political Theory 101

CHAPTER

The Role of Ritual in Chinese Political Thought

This chapter explores the significance of ritual in Chinese political thought, emphasizing the unity it brings to a diverse community. It also delves into the potential rigidity and oppressive nature of rituals and discusses the development of the Zen tradition as a response to Confucianism.

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