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Democracy in Contemporary Confucian Philosophy

AUTHOR Elstein, David
PUBLISHER Routledge (07/11/2014)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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This book examines democracy in recent Chinese-language philosophical work. It illustrates how Confucianism has transformed in modern times, the divergent understandings of Confucianism today, and how contemporary Chinese philosophers understand democracy, as well as their criticisms of Western political thought.

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ISBN-13: 9780415834407
ISBN-10: 0415834406
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 234
Carton Quantity: 30
Product Dimensions: 6.10 x 0.70 x 9.10 inches
Weight: 1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Philosophy | Political
Philosophy | Political Ideologies - Democracy
Dewey Decimal: 321.8
Library of Congress Control Number: 2014005576
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This book examines democracy in recent Chinese-language philosophical work. It illustrates how Confucianism has transformed in modern times, the divergent understandings of Confucianism today, and how contemporary Chinese philosophers understand democracy, as well as their criticisms of Western political thought.

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