Becoming a Confucian in Contemporary Singapore: The Case of Nanyang Confucian Association
Using the Nanyang Confucian Association (NCA) as a case study, this paper explores the multi-faceted processes through which a segment of Singapore’s Chinese community constructs its self-identity based on an understanding of Confucianism that dismisses its religious attributes while underscoring th...
Main Authors: | Chang Woei Ong, Khee Heong Koh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Religions |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/10/854 |
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