About the book
In this book, Jana S. Rošker offers the first comprehensive overview and exegesis of the work of Li Zehou, who is one of the most significant and influential Chinese philosophers of our time. Rošker shows us how Li's complex system of thought seeks to revive various Chinese traditions, and at the same time attempts to harmonize or reconcile this cultural heritage with the demands of the dominant economic, political, and axiological structures of our globalized world. Variously characterized as \"neo-traditional,\" \"neo-Kantian,\" \"post-Marxist,\" \"Marxist-Confucian,\" \"pragmatist,\" \"instrumentalist,\" \"romantic,\" and more, Li's work was central to the period known as the Chinese Enlightenment in the 1980s and has helped modify and transform antiquated patterns of Chinese intellectual discourse. He is one of the rare Chinese thinkers whose work has not only had a deep and lasting impact on Chinese intellectuals, but has acquired a broad readership outside of China as well. Seen from a broader intercultural perspective, Li's unique and imaginative approach to a wide range of basic theoretical problems has created new styles of intellectual investigation, while reminding us of our belonging to a common humanity, regardless of differences in our individual cultures, languages, preferences, and traditions.
Editions of Following His Own Path
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438472478
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438472461
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438472485
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In this book, Jana S. Rošker offers the first comprehensive overview and exegesis of the work of Li Zehou, who is one of the most significant and influential Chinese philosophers of our time. Rošker shows us how Li's complex system of thought seeks to revive various Chinese traditions, and at the same time attempts to harmonize or reconcile this cultural heritage with the demands of the dominant economic, political, and axiological structures of our globalized world. Variously characterized as \"neo-traditional,\" \"neo-Kantian,\" \"post-Marxist,\" \"Marxist-Confucian,\" \"pragmatist,\" \"instrumentalist,\" \"romantic,\" and more, Li's work was central to the period known as the Chinese Enlightenment in the 1980s and has helped modify and transform antiquated patterns of Chinese intellectual discourse. He is one of the rare Chinese thinkers whose work has not only had a deep and lasting impact on Chinese intellectuals, but has acquired a broad readership outside of China as well. Seen from a broader intercultural perspective, Li's unique and imaginative approach to a wide range of basic theoretical problems has created new styles of intellectual investigation, while reminding us of our belonging to a common humanity, regardless of differences in our individual cultures, languages, preferences, and traditions.
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In this book, Jana S. Rošker offers the first comprehensive overview and exegesis of the work of Li Zehou, who is one of the most significant and influential Chinese philosophers of our time. Rošker shows us how Li's complex system of thought seeks to revive various Chinese traditions, and at the same time attempts to harmonize or reconcile this cultural heritage with the demands of the dominant economic, political, and axiological structures of our globalized world. Variously characterized as \"neo-traditional,\" \"neo-Kantian,\" \"post-Marxist,\" \"Marxist-Confucian,\" \"pragmatist,\" \"instrumentalist,\" \"romantic,\" and more, Li's work was central to the period known as the Chinese Enlightenment in the 1980s and has helped modify and transform antiquated patterns of Chinese intellectual discourse. He is one of the rare Chinese thinkers whose work has not only had a deep and lasting impact on Chinese intellectuals, but has acquired a broad readership outside of China as well. Seen from a broader intercultural perspective, Li's unique and imaginative approach to a wide range of basic theoretical problems has created new styles of intellectual investigation, while reminding us of our belonging to a common humanity, regardless of differences in our individual cultures, languages, preferences, and traditions.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Following His Own Path?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Following His Own Path?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438472478
How long is Following His Own Path and how many pages does it have?
Following His Own Path has 376 page(s)
Is Following His Own Path part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Translating China
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Following His Own Path?
Jana S. Rošker
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Following His Own Path is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438472478) and paperback(ISBN 9781438472461) and pdf(ISBN 9781438472485)
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