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Religion in China: Universism a Key to the Study of Taoism and Confucianism is a book written by the Dutch sinologist J.J.M. de Groot. The book provides a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of Taoism and Confucianism in China. De Groot argues that both Taoism and Confucianism are based on the concept of Universism, which is the belief that the universe is a harmonious whole and that all things are interconnected. He explores the origins of these religions, their core beliefs, and their evolution over time. The book also delves into the role of religion in Chinese…mehr

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Religion in China: Universism a Key to the Study of Taoism and Confucianism is a book written by the Dutch sinologist J.J.M. de Groot. The book provides a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of Taoism and Confucianism in China. De Groot argues that both Taoism and Confucianism are based on the concept of Universism, which is the belief that the universe is a harmonious whole and that all things are interconnected. He explores the origins of these religions, their core beliefs, and their evolution over time. The book also delves into the role of religion in Chinese society, including the relationship between religion and politics, and the influence of religion on art and literature. Religion in China: Universism a Key to the Study of Taoism and Confucianism is a classic work in the field of sinology and provides valuable insights into the religious and cultural history of China.1912. The American Lectures on the History of Religions. The writer's objective is to exhibit his view of the primitive and fundamental element of Chinese religion and ethics. That view is based on independent research into the ancient literature of China and into the actual state of her religion. Confident that his view is correct it gives the book as a key to the study of Taoism and Confucianism. Contents: The Tao or Order of the Universe; The Tao of Man; Perfection, Holiness, or Divinity; Asceticism. Prolongation of Life. Immortality; Worship of the Universe; Social and Political Universism (1); Social and Political Universism (2); and Fung-Shui.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.