Belief of cosmic forces | Genius of the Ancient World
Confucius grew up around the ancient belief of two cosmic forces, that, combined with human ritual, kept the world and existence in the balance.
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- Clip length: 2'17''
- Broadcast year: 2015
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- Philosophy
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Genius of the Ancient World
- Episode: Confucius
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