Preface
Introduction

Part I. Korean Shamanism and Confucianism
Chapter 1 Korean Shamanism
Its Origin and History
What is Shamanism?
Summary
Chapter 2 Shamanism and Religious Practices
This-worldly Orientation
An Affinity between Shamanism and Buddhism
The Impact of Shamanism on Christianity
Summary
Chapter 3 Confucianism
History of Confucianism in Korea
Social Philosophy of Confucianism
Summary

Part Ⅱ. Shamanistic Tendencies of Koreans
Chapter 4 Shamanistic Practices: Belief in Fate and Fortune-Telling
Vengeful Spirits and Fate
Sajupalja (Divination Based on Birth Date)
Goonghap (Fortune-telling on Marital Harmony)
Gilil (Auspicious Days)
Auspicious Names
Gwansang (Physiognomy)
Poongsujiriseol (Geomancy)
Summary
Chapter 5 Play and the Spirit of Ecstasy: Shamanism-Influenced Recreational Culture of Koreans
The Drinking Culture
The Singing Culture
Summary: Drinking, Singing and Ecstasy

Part Ⅲ. Confucian Elements in Korean Culture
Chapter 6 Confucian “Habits of the Heart”: Family-Centered Worldview and Practice
Filial Piety
Ancestor Worship
Familism
Collectivism
Son Preference
Summary
Chapter 7 Hierarchical Culture and Worldview
Patriarchy and Gender Discrimination
The Korean Language: Subliminal Reinforcement of Hierarchy in Everyday Life
Summary
Chapter 8 Cultural Emphasis on Education and Its Impact
Graduates of the “SKY” Universities and Their Dominance
Koreans’ Zeal for Education and Positive Consequences
Negative Impact of Education Frenzy in Korea
Summary
Chapter 9 Other ‘Confucian’ Habits
Jeong (Affection)
Gibun (Group’s Mood)
Nunchi (Sizing up the Situation)
Chemyon (The Face Factor)
Summary

Part Ⅳ. Conclusions
Chapter 10 Summary and Conclusions

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