Moral Mimesis
Confucian Education for the Lesser, Women, and Children
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3896637 |
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| Authors | Heisook Kim (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 472-482 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Diogenes (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0392-1921 • E-ISSN: 1467-7695 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0392192124000300 |
| OpenAlex | W4407929507 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
Core moral concepts in Confucianism, such as benevolence, righteousness, and faithfulness, are often so vague that in moral teachings one must rely on intuitive understanding aided by metaphor and etymology that illustrate them. In addition, case stories play a crucial role in clarifying these abstract moral concepts. Confucian ethics heavily depends on stories of wise men and exemplary figures who have been revered throughout Confucian history. In this paper, I will explore the role of examples in Confucian ethics, particularly within the context of moral education
Moral education · Pedagogy · Psychoanalysis · Sociology · Chinese history and philosophy · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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