Synthesized answer
The provided passages do not offer specific evidence that the author provides in "Neo-Confucian Orthodoxy and the Learning of the Mind-and-Heart." Instead, they describe the book itself as a "major addition to our understanding of the development of Neo-Confucianism" [1].
The description highlights the book's exploration of Neo-Confucianism's "complexity, diversity, richness, and depth" [1] as a significant aspect of East Asian moral and spiritual life. However, the passages do not detail the specific evidence, arguments, or sources the author uses to support these characterizations.
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From the book
Title: Neo-Confucian Orthodoxy and the Learning of the Mind-and-Heart by Wm. Theodore De Bary Description: A major addition to our understanding of the development of Neo-Confucianism--its complexity, diversity, richness, and depth as a major component of the moral and spiritual fiber of the peoples of East Asia. Categories: Philosophy Pages: 290 Snippet: A major addition to our understanding of the development of Neo-Confucianism--its complexity, diversity, richness, and depth as a major component of the moral and spiritual fiber of the peoples of East Asia.