Exploring Confucian Concepts of Ghosts and Gods
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- 10.2991/978-2-38476-170-8_76How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Confucianism; Confucius; Concepts of ghosts and gods; Philosophy
- Abstract
Confucianism, as one of the most influential thoughts on traditional Chinese culture, has also had a profound influence on the formation of the concept of ghosts and gods in traditional Chinese culture. This article discusses the Confucian concept of ghosts and gods based on the remarks and thoughts of Confucius. Besides, it also explores the formation and development of the Confucian concept of ghosts and gods in the context of the time. According to the analysis, conclusions can be drawn that the Confucian concept of ghosts and gods was formed with great consistency of the social purpose of Confucianism and the thought of Confucius. It emphasized the relationship between humans and real life, pursuing the practical and realistic significance of behavior while retaining a strong yearning for the culture of the previous dynasties. Research on this topic is meaningful to the understanding of Confucianism as well as traditional Chinese culture.
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TY - CONF AU - Longxi Hu PY - 2023 DA - 2023/12/31 TI - Exploring Confucian Concepts of Ghosts and Gods BT - Proceedings of the 2023 5th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2023) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 690 EP - 696 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-170-8_76 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-170-8_76 ID - Hu2023 ER -