Korean Tradition of Religion, Society, and Ethics

Name: Korean Tradition of Religion, Society, and Ethics
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Korean Tradition of Religion, Society, and EthicsA Comparative and Historical Self-understanding and Looking Beyond\nAuthor(s): Chai-sik Chung\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138349872, 978-1138349872\nSynopsis\nBy making Korea a central part of comparative history of East Asian religion and society, this book traces the evolution of Korean religion from the oldest representation to that of the current day by utilizing wide-ranging interdisciplinary and comparative resources. \n\nThis book presents a holistic view of the enduring religious tradition of Korea and its cultural and social significance within the wider horizons of modern and globalizing changes. Reflecting nearly five decades of the authors work on the subject, it presents an understanding of the main current in Korean religion and social thought throughout history. It then goes on to examine discourses on values and morality involving the rela.