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Confucius and the Role of Ritual in Chinese Political Thought

Political Theory 101

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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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