Confucian Response to the Challenge Posed by Catholicism: Wang Fuzhi’s Views of Catholicism

Despite his significant influence, Wang Fuzhi’s perspective on Catholicism and its actual impact on his philosophical outlook have yet to be thoroughly examined. This essay aims to delve into this topic and elucidate Wang’s attitude toward Catholicism, highlighting its evolution over time. In his ea...

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Main Author: Li, Huanyou (Author)
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Published: MDPI 2023
In: Religions
Year: 2023, Volume: 14, Issue: 10
Further subjects:B Criticism
B Catholicism
B Confucianism
B Wang Fuzhi
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