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Book SynopsisVital Post-Secular Perspectives on Chinese Philosophical Issues presents a number of contemporary philosophical issues from a wide range of Chinese philosophical texts, figures, and sub-traditions that are usually not addressed in English studies of Chinese philosophical traditions. Lauren F. Pfister presents new perspectives in three parts: the first part offers critical perspectives on the life and works of one of the most significant 20th century Chinese philosophers and historian of Chinese philosophical traditions, Feng Youlan (1895-1990); the second part explores questions related to Ruist (Confucian) theism and the complicated textual developments within two canonical Ruist texts, ending with a critique of a 21st century translation and interpretation of one of those two classical texts; the third part presents philosophical assessments of 20th and 21st century cultural issues that have had immense social and interpretive impacts in
Table of Contents
Contents
Permissions and Acknowledgements
Preface
Methodological Introduction
Part One: Post-Secular Reflections on Recharacterizing Chinese Philosophical Traditions
Prefatory Note
- “Post-Secular Insights into the Professional Philosopher Féng Yǒulán’s 冯友兰 (馮友蘭1895-1990) Life and Works”
- “Post-Secular Concerns related to a Relevant Philosophy of History for Chinese Philosophy”
Part Two: Post-Secular Insights into Ruist Studies
Prefatory Note
- “Post-Secular Insights into the 17th Century Jesuit Rendering of ‘Confucianism’ ”
- “Post-Secular Revelations regarding the Dàxué大學and the Zhōngyōng中庸”
- “Post-Secular Musings on a Secularist Philosophical Translation and Interpretation of The Zhōngyōng中庸”
Part Three: Aspects of Post-Traditional Chinese Society and their Philosophical Reconsideration
Prefatory Note
- “Post-Secular Critiques of 20th Century Utopian Projects in China”
- “Post-Secular Critique of the Contemporary Phenomenon of ‘Human Flesh Search [Engines]’ in the PRC”
- “Post-Secular Ponderings on Sageliness and Saintliness”
Conclusion: Unconcluding Post-Secular Reflections on Contemporary Studies of Chinese Philosophical Traditions
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