Confucian Ethics In Western Discourse
by Wai-ying Wong /
2017 / English / PDF
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Confucian Ethics in Western Discourse
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.
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,
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
Confucian Ethics in Western Discourse connects ancient
Chinese thought and contemporary problems in Western philosophy.
connects ancient
Chinese thought and contemporary problems in Western philosophy.
