Reshaping Confucianism: A Progressive Inquiry

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Chenyang Li (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)

Reshaping Confucianism

A Progressive Inquiry

Chenyang Li (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)

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Oxford University Press Inc
04 February 2024

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Ethics & moral philosophy; Confucianism

As 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 he

(dynamic harmony), ren (care-centered virtue), li (ritual propriety), xiao

(filial care), bie

(gender equilibrium), you

(friendship), shou (longevity),

sheng

(sagehood), ziyou (freedom), ping (equality), zheng (politics), and jiao (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. Each 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

By: Chenyang Li (Professor of Philosophy Professor of Philosophy Nanyang Technological University Singapore)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 156mm, Width: 235mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 617g
ISBN: 9780197657621
ISBN 10: 0197657621
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 04 February 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Introduction: Progressive Confucianism I. Foundational Concepts Chapter 1: Dynamic Harmony Chapter 2: Care-Centered Virtue Chapter 3: Ritual as Cultural Grammar II. Self and Others Chapter 4: Filial Care Chapter 5: Differentiated Gender Equilibrium Chapter 6: Friendship Chapter 7: Virtuous Life and Longevity Interlude: Chapter 8: Can Sages be Wrong? III. Socio-Political Reconstructions Chapter 9: Freedom through Choosing Chapter 10: Two Forms of Equality Chapter 11: Kingliness without Kings Chapter 12: Education for Humanity References Index

Chenyang Li is Professor of philosophy at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, where he founded the philosophy program.

Reviews for Reshaping Confucianism: A Progressive Inquiry

It invites readers to imagine and think, encouraging them to keep up with the times and experience Confucianism anew. It refreshes our conceptions of Confucianism and tries to readjust the Confucianism of ancient China to the contemporary world and people's daily lives today. * Xiaoyang Zhang . Wei Xiao, Springer *