Evolution & Spread of Confucianism

Confucianism, the philosophy that described East Asian society, is mostly seen in the West as ancient and monolithic. But in fact, it's complex and it's constantly changing. Learn more about Confucianism, how it started, evolved, and spread from China, to Vietnam, Korea, and Japan.

MUSIC by Epidemic Sound

Resources.

• Key P. Yang & Gregory Henderson, 1958, An Outline History of Korean Confucianism: Part I: The Early Period and Yi Factionalism, The Journal of Asian Studies,
• Ogyu Shigehiro (Barry D. Steben translation), 2000, The Construction of "Modern Yomeigaku" in Meiji Japan and its Impact in China, East Asian History
• Liam C. Kelley, 2006, "Confucianism" in Vietnam: A State of the Field Essay, University of California Press
• Nicholas Levi, 2013, The Impact of Confucianism in South Korea and Japan, ACTA ASIATICA VARSOVIENSIA

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