Confucianism for the Contemporary World: Global Order, Political Plurality, and Social Action

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Discusses contemporary Confucianism's relevance and its capacity to address pressing social and political issues of twenty-first-century life. Contents List of Illustrations Preface Introduction The Openness of the 1980s and 1990s Global and Local Factors New Confucianism as a Modernization Theory The Moral Foundation of Contemporary Democratic Institutions New Understanding of Tang Junyi Confucius as a Commodity and a Cultural Icon Confucianism of the Twenty-First Century Notes Part One: Capitalism and the Global Order 1. Global Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics Fang Keli’s New Confucian Research Project (1986–1995) Three Intellectual Currents Three Generations of New Confucians Confucian Capitalism Conclusion Notes 2. Confucianism, Community, Capitalism Chen Lai and the Spirit of Max Weber Confucianism as a Moral Project: The Critique of Instrumental Rationality Instrumental Rationality and East Asian Development Chen Lai, Max Weber, and the Chinese Discourse on Modernity Notes 3. Realizing Tianxia Traditional Values and China’s Foreign Policy The Concept of Tianxia A Hierarchical World Order Political Meritocracy Social Harmony Conclusion Notes 4. Confucianism to Save the World Which Confucianism? How Can Political Confucianism Save the World? China as a Role Model? Notes Part Two: Political Plurality and Civil Society 5. Building Democracy The Theory and Practice of Contemporary New Confucianism Confucianism and Democracy The 1958 Declaration Mou Zongsan’s Contribution The Perfect Balance Taiwan Democracy Notes 6. Self-Restriction and Progressive Confucianism Self--Restriction in Politics Is This Confucianism? Progressive Confucianism Notes 7. Confucianism and Civil Society The New Meanings of “Inner Sage” and “Outer King” The Third Epoch Three Intellectual Sources A New Morality Confucianism and Civil Society Notes 8. A Mission Impossible? Mou Zongsan’s Attempt to Rebuild Morality in the Modern Age The Mission of Contemporary New Confucianism Mou Zongsan’s Endeavor Conclusion Notes 9. The Challenge of Totalitarianism Lessons from Tang Junyi’s Political Philosophy Modernization and Human Agency from a Confucian Perspective Foundations of Historical Optimism Delimiting a “Philosophy of History” On the Totalitarian Challenge Overcoming Totalitarianism? Notes 10. A Critique of Colonialism and Capitalism Tang Junyi’s Views on Plurality and Openness Contextualizing Tang’s Humanism Education in Colonial Hong Kong Confucianism and Openness China’s Path to Modernization Capitalism and Confucian Ethnics The Contemporary Significance of Tang Junyi Notes Part Three: Social Responsibility and Social Action 11. Worshipping Ancestors in Modern China Confucius and the Yellow Emperor as Icons of Chinese Identity Yellow Emperor as National Ancestor Yellow Emperor and Confucius as Rival National Icons The Worship of the Yellow Emperor in Shaanxi The Worship of Confucius in Qufu Conclusion Notes 12. The Chinese Media’s Campaign for Confucianism Motivations, Implications, and Problems The Mass Media’s Promotion of Confucius The Confucius Memorial Ceremony Confucius Institutes Advocating Confucianism on the Internet The Motives behind the Chinese Government’s Promotion of Confucianism The Basis of National Unity and Cultural Identity Maintaining Social Stability and Building a Harmonious Society The Need to Build Cultural Power and Enhance the Image of China Dissemination of Chinese Values and Improving International Relations Problems and Weaknesses The Impact of the Promotion of Confucianism Conclusion Notes Epilogue Beyond New Confucianism Expanding the Contemporary Rudao The Third Epoch of the Confucian Way Social Praxis: The Role of Li 禮 The Diversity of Change: “Getting Beyond New Confucianism” Notes Bibliography Notes on Contributors Index