Confucian Ethics in Western Discourse

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Confucian Ethics in Western Discourse brings Chinese philosophers into dialogue with contemporary moral philosophers, identifying how ancient Chinese philosophy can contribute to Western discussions of moral philosophy. Covering the characteristics and significance of the Confucian ethical tradition, this study introduces the main concepts, discusses differing perspectives of moral dilemmas and closely examines whether Confucian ethics should be considered as virtue ethics in the Western tradition. Through analysis of the meaning of virtues in Confucian ethics it draws comparison with virtues in Aristotlelian moral philosophy, and offers an in-depth review of the thought of Cheng Brothers in the Song Dynasty, shedding light on current ethical issues. With careful textual studies and philosophical perceptiveness, Confucian Ethics in Western Discourse connects ancient Chinese thought and contemporary problems in Western philosophy. Cover Half-title Title Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Acknowledgments Part One: The Characteristics of Confucian Ethics 1. The Concept of Morality in Confucian Ethics 2. The Moral and Non-Moral Virtues in Confucian Ethics 3. Confucian Ethics: Universalistic or Particularistic? 4. The Resolution of Moral Dilemma—From the Confucian Perspective 5. The Unity of Heaven and Man: A New Interpretation 6. Human Nature in Confucianism: As Understood and Developed by Contemporary Neo-Confucian Philosophers MOU Zongsan and TANG Junyi Part Two: Confucian Ethics in Western Discourse 7. Ren, Empathy, and the Agent-Relative Approach in Confucian Ethics 8. Confucian Ethics and Virtue Ethics 9. Confucian Ethics and Virtue Ethics Revisited 10. Virtues in Aristotelian and Confucian Ethics 11. Aristotle’s Practical Wisdom and Mencius’ Xin 12. Rethinking the Presuppositions of Business Ethics: From Aristotelian Approach to Confucian Ethics Part Three: The Heritage and Development of Neo-Confucianism: The Thought of Cheng Brothers 13. The Thought of CHENG Hao 14. The Thought of CHENG Yi 15. Morally Bad in the Philosophy of the Cheng Brothers 16. The Status of Li in the Cheng Brothers’ Philosophy 17. The Thesis of Single-Rootedness in the Philosophy of CHENG Hao Part Four: Confucian Ethics and Contemporary Cultural Phenomenav 18. Reflections on the “Confucian Heritage Culture” Learner’s Phenomenon 19. Confucianism and Contemporary Education Phenomena Conclusion Appendix Notes References Index