Confucian Perfectionism: A Political Philosophy for Modern Times

"This splendid book makes a powerful case that Confucianism has much to contribute to contemporary political thought and practice the world over." -Stephen C. Angle, Wesleyan University

Since the very beginning, Confucianism has been troubled by a serious gap between its political ideals and the reality of societal circumstances. Contemporary Confucians must develop a viable method of governance that can retain the spirit of the Confucian ideal while tackling problems arising from nonideal m...