Confucian Comparative Political Philosophy

by Yong Li

Overview

This book conducts a comparative study between Confucian political philosophy and contemporary political philosophy in the analytic tradition.

The author demonstrates the relevance of Confucianism to contemporary discussions on important political ideals, such as equality, democracy, human rights, perfectionism, and global justice. He also introduces individual Confucian thinkers, including both historical figures like Kongzi, Mengzi, and Xunzi, and contemporary thinkers such as Kang Youwei and Mou Zongsan. By arguing whether certain Confucian ideals can broaden current debates in political philosophy, the book moves the discussion further.

The book will appeal to graduate students and scholars studying ethics, political philosophy, and Chinese philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040370919
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/13/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Yong Li (PhD, Saint Louis University), is Professor of Philosophy at Wuhan University and Associate Dean of School of Philosophy. Dr. Li works primarily in ethics and political philosophy, and focuses on Confucian ethics and comparative political philosophy. He serves as a co-editor for the book series Routledge Studies in Contemporary Chinese Philosophy. His recent books include Moral Partiality (Routledge, 2023).

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 2 Justification of Political Values in Confucianism 3 Between Confucianism and Equality 4 Between Confucianism and Democracy 5 Confucianism and Human Rights 6 Between Confucianism and Perfectionism 7 Confucianism and Global Justice