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Confucian perfectionism : a political philosophy for modern times /

"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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Chan, Joseph Cho Wai, 1960- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2013]
Colección:Princeton-China series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; FOREWORD; PREFACE; INTRODUCTION. Interplay between the Political Ideal and Reality; PART I. Political Authority and Institution; CHAPTER 1. What Is Political Authority?; CHAPTER 2. Monism or Limited Government?; CHAPTER 3. The Role of Institution; CHAPTER 4. Mixing Confucianism and Democracy; PART II. Rights, Liberties, and Justice; CHAPTER 5. Human Rights as a Fallback Apparatus; CHAPTER 6. Individual Autonomy and Civil Liberties; CHAPTER 7. Social Justice as Sufficiency for All; CHAPTER 8. Social Welfare and Care.
  • CONCLUSION. Confucian Political PerfectionismAPPENDIX 1: Notes on Scope and Methods; APPENDIX 2: Against the Ownership Conception of Authority; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX.