About the book
Does Confucianism conflict with liberalism? Confucian Liberalism sheds new light on this long-standing debate entwined with the discourse of Chinese modernity. Focusing on the legacy of Mou Zongsan, the book significantly recasts the moral character and political ideal of Confucianism, accompanied by a Hegelian retreatment of the multiple facets of Western modernity and its core values, such as individuality, self-realization, democracy, civilized society, citizenship, public good, freedom, and human rights. The book offers a culturally sensitive way of reevaluating liberal language and forges a reconciliation between the two extremes of anti-Confucian liberalism and anti-liberal Confucianism. The result—Confucian liberalism—is akin to civil liberalism, in that it rests the form of liberal democracy on the content of \"Confucian democratic civility.\" It is also comparable to perfectionist liberalism, endorsing a nondominant concept of the common good surrounded by a set of \"Confucian governing and civic virtues.\"
Editions of Confucian Liberalism
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438491110
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438491127
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438491134
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Does Confucianism conflict with liberalism? Confucian Liberalism sheds new light on this long-standing debate entwined with the discourse of Chinese modernity. Focusing on the legacy of Mou Zongsan, the book significantly recasts the moral character and political ideal of Confucianism, accompanied by a Hegelian retreatment of the multiple facets of Western modernity and its core values, such as individuality, self-realization, democracy, civilized society, citizenship, public good, freedom, and human rights. The book offers a culturally sensitive way of reevaluating liberal language and forges a reconciliation between the two extremes of anti-Confucian liberalism and anti-liberal Confucianism. The result—Confucian liberalism—is akin to civil liberalism, in that it rests the form of liberal democracy on the content of \"Confucian democratic civility.\" It is also comparable to perfectionist liberalism, endorsing a nondominant concept of the common good surrounded by a set of \"Confucian governing and civic virtues.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Confucian Liberalism about?
Does Confucianism conflict with liberalism? Confucian Liberalism sheds new light on this long-standing debate entwined with the discourse of Chinese modernity. Focusing on the legacy of Mou Zongsan, the book significantly recasts the moral character and political ideal of Confucianism, accompanied by a Hegelian retreatment of the multiple facets of Western modernity and its core values, such as individuality, self-realization, democracy, civilized society, citizenship, public good, freedom, and human rights. The book offers a culturally sensitive way of reevaluating liberal language and forges a reconciliation between the two extremes of anti-Confucian liberalism and anti-liberal Confucianism. The result—Confucian liberalism—is akin to civil liberalism, in that it rests the form of liberal democracy on the content of \"Confucian democratic civility.\" It is also comparable to perfectionist liberalism, endorsing a nondominant concept of the common good surrounded by a set of \"Confucian governing and civic virtues.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Confucian Liberalism?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social and political philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Confucian Liberalism?
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How long is Confucian Liberalism and how many pages does it have?
Confucian Liberalism has 405 page(s)
Is Confucian Liberalism part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Confucian Liberalism?
Roy Tseng
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Confucian Liberalism is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438491110) and paperback(ISBN 9781438491127) and pdf(ISBN 9781438491134)
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