Dialogues with Classical Chinese Philosophy

Aleksandar Stamatov

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Routledge
30 June 2025

Oriental & Indian philosophy

This book examines the ways in which classical Chinese philosophy compares with Western philosophy, contemporary issues, and the context of world philosophy.

Schools of thought essential to the development of Chinese philosophy, such as Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, and the School of Names, are considered in their relation to contemporary and popular culture, ethical situationism and social psychology, Plato’s philosophy, social media and internet addiction, algorithmic thinking, Machiavelli and political realism, the contemporary workforce, and categorical logic. By engaging Chinese philosophy in dialogue with these contemporary themes, this book illustrates how Chinese philosophy can contribute to the development of world philosophy.

Presenting a novel approach to the study of pre‑Qin philosophical texts, this book will be a valuable resource to scholars and students of philosophy, particularly those interested in Chinese philosophy.

Edited by: Aleksandar Stamatov
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 560g
ISBN: 9781032997339
ISBN 10: 1032997338
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 30 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Peace, Pop Culture, and the Confucian Way 2. Contentedness with Culture: Confucianism and wen 3. Early Confucian Ethics Encountering Social Psychology: Character, Situation, and Xunzi 4. Daoism and Plato: The Way of the Sage and the Philosopher 5. Balancing Digital Discourses: Daoist Philosophy and Social Media 6. Zhuangzi and Technology: Zigong, the Water Pulley, and Machine Consciousness 7. Will the Real Realist Please Stand Up: A Comparison of Machiavelli and Han Feizi 8. Han Feizi and Motivation Within an Organization: Does He Need a Third Handle? 9. Was Gongsun Long a Logician?—Examining the Baima Dilemma with the Principles of Categorical Logic 10. Dao in World Philosophy: An Experimental Approach

Aleksandar Stamatov is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of General Education, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan.

Reviews for Dialogues with Classical Chinese Philosophy

“The essays in this collection, by a group of young scholars in Chinese and comparative philosophy, thoughtfully explore the rich landscape of classical Chinese philosophy, whether in dialogue with Western philosophy or engaging contemporary issues. Their perspectives are both refreshing and fun! Highly recommended!” Tao Jiang, Rutgers University, USA “Dialogues with Classical Chinese Philosophy is an engaging collection showcasing a diverse group of emerging scholars who, through a variety of approaches, demonstrate how classical Chinese philosophers fruitfully illuminate and enrich our understanding of significant contemporary philosophical issues.” Eirik Lang Harris, Colorado State University, USA “Nearly every researcher of ancient Chinese thought will find something of interest in this volume, as it covers almost all philosophical traditions of the pre-Qin period. Instructors will also find useful material in its comparative studies, its discussions of contemporary applications of Chinese thought, and its explorations of world philosophy.” Eric L. Hutton, University of Utah, USA