Korean Tradition of Religion, Society, and Ethics - A Comparative and Historical Self-Understanding and Looking Beyond

This book presents a holistic view of the enduring religious tradition of Korea and its cultural and social significance within wider modern and globalizing changes. Reflecting nearly five decades of the author's work on the subject, it presents an understanding of the main current in Korean religion and social thought throughout history.

List of contents

Introduction
1. Tracing the Roots of Korean Religious Tradition
2. The Configuration of the Religious Tradition
3. The Patterns of Cultural Interaction
4. Economy and Society: Notes on Max Weber, Korea, and Asia
5. The Economic Ethic of Asian Religions
Conclusion: The Challenge of a Religious and Social Ethical Breakthrough in Korea

About the author

Chai-sik Chung is Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Emeritus at Boston University School of Theology, USA. His numerous publications include A Korean Confucian Encounter with the Modern World (1995).

Summary

This book presents a holistic view of the enduring religious tradition of Korea and its cultural and social significance within wider modern and globalizing changes. Reflecting nearly five decades of the author’s work on the subject, it presents an understanding of the main current in Korean religion and social thought throughout history.

Product details

• Authors: Chai-sik Chung, Chai-Sik (Boston University Chung
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.11.2016
• EAN: 9781138216457
• ISBN: 978-1-138-21645-7
• No. of pages: 246
• Series: Routledge Advances in Korean Studies; Routledge Advances in Korean Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Korea, RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Eastern, RELIGION / History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Religion: general, History of Religion, Social and cultural history, Asian History, Religion and beliefs, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity, East Asian religions and spiritual beliefs