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China's Three Teachings and the Relationship of Heaven, Earth and Humanity
Worldviews: Global Religions, Culture, and Ecology
  • Daniel J. Paracka, Kennesaw State University
Department
Interdisciplinary Studies
Additional Department
School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract

This paper examines how China's major religious philosophical traditions have historically attempted to balance and integrate the forces of heaven, earth, and humanity. Special attention is given to the central role of mountains within these traditions. It argues that the complementary relationship among China's three teachings provides a culturally relevant and viable space in which an emerging sense of environmental consciousness and social justice may flourish in China.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1163/156853511X617803
Citation Information
Daniel J. Paracka. "China's Three Teachings and the Relationship of Heaven, Earth and Humanity" Worldviews: Global Religions, Culture, and Ecology Vol. 16 Iss. 1 (2012) p. 73 - 98 ISSN: 1568-5357
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/daniel_paracka/11/