Confucianism and the Taiwan experience

Confucianism focuses on diligence, thrift, harmony and love of learning. This documentary looks at how the people of Taiwan have taken these values to heart in the economic rebuilding of their country. Modern Taiwan is drawing on the spirit of Confucianism for inspiration as the republic progresses towards the 21st Ccentury.

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Credits

producer

Wu Li-Ching

production company

Kwang Hwa Mass Communications

Duration

00:27:00:00

Production places

Taiwan, Province Of China

Production dates

1990

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

306829

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Religion

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Taiwan

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Taiwan - Social life and customs

Documentary

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Religion

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Confucianism

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religions

History → Confucianism

History → Religions

Places → Taiwan

Short films

Short films → Short films - Taiwan

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Taiwan, Province Of China, 1990

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