The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism
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The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism is a classic sociological study by Max Weber analyzing how Confucian and Taoist traditions shaped Chinese society, culture, and economic development.
All labels observed (2)
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| The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism canonical | 2 |
| The Religion of China | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism Context triple: [Max Weber, notableWork, The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism]
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Confucianism
Confucianism is an ancient Chinese philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper conduct in personal and political life.
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B.
Taoism
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on living in harmony with the Tao, emphasizing naturalness, simplicity, and spiritual cultivation.
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Chinese folk religion
Chinese folk religion is a syncretic system of traditional Chinese beliefs and practices that blends ancestor worship, local deities, Taoist and Buddhist elements, and popular rituals.
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Neo-Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism is a later development of Confucian thought that integrated metaphysical and ethical ideas to shape the philosophical, educational, and social foundations of East Asian societies.
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E.
Eastern religions
Eastern religions are a diverse group of spiritual and philosophical traditions originating in Asia, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, that emphasize concepts like karma, meditation, and the pursuit of enlightenment or harmony with the cosmos.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism Target entity description: The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism is a classic sociological study by Max Weber analyzing how Confucian and Taoist traditions shaped Chinese society, culture, and economic development.
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A.
Confucianism
Confucianism is an ancient Chinese philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper conduct in personal and political life.
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B.
Taoism
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on living in harmony with the Tao, emphasizing naturalness, simplicity, and spiritual cultivation.
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C.
Chinese folk religion
Chinese folk religion is a syncretic system of traditional Chinese beliefs and practices that blends ancestor worship, local deities, Taoist and Buddhist elements, and popular rituals.
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D.
Neo-Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism is a later development of Confucian thought that integrated metaphysical and ethical ideas to shape the philosophical, educational, and social foundations of East Asian societies.
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E.
Eastern religions
Eastern religions are a diverse group of spiritual and philosophical traditions originating in Asia, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, that emphasize concepts like karma, meditation, and the pursuit of enlightenment or harmony with the cosmos.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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sociological study ⓘ |
| analyzes |
ethical teachings of Confucianism
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ethical teachings of Taoism ⓘ impact of Confucian bureaucracy on Chinese politics ⓘ relationship between Chinese religion and capitalism ⓘ |
| author | Max Weber ⓘ |
| compares | Chinese religious ethics with Western Christian ethics ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| examines |
interaction between religion and social stratification in China
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role of literati in Chinese society ⓘ traditional Chinese worldviews ⓘ |
| field |
Sinology
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religious studies ⓘ sociology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
comparison with Western religious ethics
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influence of Confucianism on Chinese social structure ⓘ influence of Taoism on Chinese social structure ⓘ relationship between religion and economic development in China ⓘ |
| genre |
academic literature
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasContribution |
analysis of non-Western paths of development
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development of comparative sociology of civilizations ⓘ |
| influenced |
later research in Chinese studies
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later studies in sociology of religion ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Chinese religion
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Chinese society ⓘ Confucianism ⓘ Taoism ⓘ comparative religion ⓘ economic sociology ⓘ sociology of religion ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | German ⓘ |
| partOf | Max Weber's studies on the sociology of religion ⓘ |
| perspective |
historical
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sociological ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Ancient Judaism
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linked to:
Second Temple Judaism
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism ⓘ The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism ⓘ |
| theoreticalFramework |
Weberian sociology
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comparative historical analysis ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
imperial China
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pre-modern China ⓘ |
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Subject: The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism Description of subject: The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism is a classic sociological study by Max Weber analyzing how Confucian and Taoist traditions shaped Chinese society, culture, and economic development.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism
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relatedWork
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The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism
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linked to: The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism