Late Works of Mou Zongsan Selected Essays on Chinese Philosophy 1st Edition by Jason Clower ISBN 9004278893 9789004278899
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ISBN 10: 9004278893
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Author: Jason Clower
Mou Zongsan (1909–1995) is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Chinese philosophy, known for his ambitious efforts to bridge traditional Confucian thought with Western philosophy, particularly Kantian transcendental idealism. His late works represent a culmination of decades of philosophical inquiry, addressing complex themes such as moral metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, and political philosophy within a Chinese philosophical framework.
This volume, curated and translated by Jason Clower, offers a carefully selected collection of Mou’s late essays that reveal the depth and scope of his engagement with Chinese philosophy in the modern context. Clower’s scholarship provides both accessibility and rigorous analysis, allowing readers to grasp Mou’s unique philosophical project—one that seeks to revitalize Confucianism by incorporating critical elements from Western thought, while remaining deeply rooted in Chinese intellectual traditions.
The essays explore key topics such as the nature of moral self-cultivation, the interplay between knowledge and action, the role of aesthetics in ethical life, and the ideal of the “Great Unity” in political philosophy. Through this collection, readers gain insight into Mou’s dialectical approach to tradition and innovation, highlighting his vision for the future of Chinese philosophy as a dynamic and dialogical discipline.
Jason Clower’s introduction situates Mou’s late works within both historical and philosophical contexts, emphasizing their continuing relevance for contemporary debates on morality, metaphysics, and intercultural philosophy. This volume is essential reading for students and scholars interested in Chinese philosophy, comparative philosophy, and the ongoing dialogue between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.
Late Works of Mou Zongsan Selected Essays on Chinese Philosophy 1st Table of contents:
Chapter 1: The Development of Moral Metaphysics
The Concept of Moral Self-Realization
The Role of Intuition in Moral Knowledge
Moral Transformation and Enlightenment
Chapter 2: Chinese Philosophy and Kantian Thought
Reinterpreting Kant through Chinese Philosophy
The Idea of the “Transcendental” in Confucianism
Critiques and Syntheses
Chapter 3: The Confucian Tradition and Modernity
Reconstructing Confucian Ethics
The Concept of Human-Nature (Xing)
Confucianism in the Modern World
Chapter 4: Metaphysics of the Mind and Human Nature
Mind-Body Relationship in Chinese Philosophy
The Unity of Knowledge and Action
Human Nature and Moral Intention
Chapter 5: Epistemology and the Process of Knowing
The Structure of Knowledge
The Role of Self-Cultivation
Knowledge as a Dynamic Process
Chapter 6: Aesthetics and Moral Experience
The Interplay between Beauty and Morality
Art as a Path to Moral Realization
The Ethical Dimension of Aesthetic Experience
Chapter 7: Political Philosophy and the Ideal Society
Confucian Political Thought
The Concept of the “Great Unity” (Datong)
Philosophy and Governance
Chapter 8: The Dialectic of Tradition and Innovation
Balancing Heritage and Modern Challenges
Philosophical Dialogue between East and West
The Future of Chinese Philosophy