{"product_id":"reshaping-confucianism-a-progressive-inquiry-paperback","title":"Reshaping Confucianism: A Progressive Inquiry - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChenyang Li\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a living and evolving tradition, Confucianism has been continuously defined and redefined in response to the changing political and social context of China's history. Extending this effort in reconstructing Confucianism, philosopher Chenyang Li critically analyzes and develops a series of core ideas that originated from classic Confucian texts and does so in the context of contemporary scholarly discourse. These core ideas include \u003cem\u003ehe\u003c\/em\u003e (dynamic harmony), \u003cem\u003eren\u003c\/em\u003e (care-centered virtue), \u003cem\u003eli\u003c\/em\u003e (ritual propriety), \u003cem\u003exiao\u003c\/em\u003e (filial care), \u003cem\u003ebie\u003c\/em\u003e (gender equilibrium), \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e (friendship), \u003cem\u003eshou\u003c\/em\u003e (longevity), \u003cem\u003esheng\u003c\/em\u003e (sagehood), \u003cem\u003eziyou\u003c\/em\u003e (freedom), \u003cem\u003eping\u003c\/em\u003e (equality), \u003cem\u003ezheng\u003c\/em\u003e (politics), and \u003cem\u003ejiao\u003c\/em\u003e (civic education). Li combines in-depth analysis of historical teachings with systematic deliberation on their contemporary significance, reflecting the current state of the field of research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter shows how seminal ideas in Confucianism were conceived and developed by ancient thinkers and how these ideas can be reconstructed and aligned in a sensible Confucian philosophy that responds to contemporary challenges. Over the course of its survey of Confucian philosophy, the book raises and investigates fundamental questions: How central is harmony as a Confucian value? Can Confucian sages be wrong? Is Xunzi's philosophy of filial care more progressive than Confucius' and hence more suitable in contemporary society? What is the best form of Confucian gender equality today? Is the model of \"politics without politicians\" a viable way for realizing the Confucian political ideal of the good society? Study questions are provided for each chapter to assist students to comprehend key points and develop their own views.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChenyang Li\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of philosophy at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, where he founded the philosophy program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.9 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47223260807417,"sku":"9780197657638","price":63.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Kwt9HbacUh9780197657638.webp?v=1768225712","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/reshaping-confucianism-a-progressive-inquiry-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}