About the book
Learning from Chinese Philosophies engages Confucian and Daoist philosophies in creative interplay, developing a theory of interdependent selfhood in the two philosophical traditions. Karyn Lai draws on the unique insights of the two philosophies to address contemporary debates on ethics, community and government. Issues discussed include questions on selfhood, attachment, moral development, government, culture and tradition, and feminist queries regarding biases and dualism in ethics. Throughout the book, Lai demonstrates that Chinese philosophies embody novel and insightful ideas for addressing contemporary issues and problems.
Editions of Learning from Chinese Philosophies
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317106623
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317106630
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Learning from Chinese Philosophies engages Confucian and Daoist philosophies in creative interplay, developing a theory of interdependent selfhood in the two philosophical traditions. Karyn Lai draws on the unique insights of the two philosophies to address contemporary debates on ethics, community and government. Issues discussed include questions on selfhood, attachment, moral development, government, culture and tradition, and feminist queries regarding biases and dualism in ethics. Throughout the book, Lai demonstrates that Chinese philosophies embody novel and insightful ideas for addressing contemporary issues and problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning from Chinese Philosophies about?
Learning from Chinese Philosophies engages Confucian and Daoist philosophies in creative interplay, developing a theory of interdependent selfhood in the two philosophical traditions. Karyn Lai draws on the unique insights of the two philosophies to address contemporary debates on ethics, community and government. Issues discussed include questions on selfhood, attachment, moral development, government, culture and tradition, and feminist queries regarding biases and dualism in ethics. Throughout the book, Lai demonstrates that Chinese philosophies embody novel and insightful ideas for addressing contemporary issues and problems.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Learning from Chinese Philosophies?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > Philosophy of religion
Where can I read a sample of Learning from Chinese Philosophies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317106623
Is Learning from Chinese Philosophies part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Ashgate World Philosophies Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Learning from Chinese Philosophies?
Karyn Lai
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Learning from Chinese Philosophies is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317106623) and pdf(ISBN 9781317106630)