1st Edition
Dialogues with Classical Chinese Philosophy
Introduction
Aleksandar Stamatov
1. Peace, Pop Culture, and the Confucian Way
Colin J. Lewis
2. Contentedness with Culture: Confucianism and wen
Igor Radev
3. Early Confucian Ethics Encountering Social Psychology: Character, Situation, and Xunzi
Eunice Jianping Hu
4. Daoism and Plato: The Way of the Sage and the Philosopher
Aleksandar Stamatov
5. Balancing Digital Discourses: Daoist Philosophy and Social Media
Rory O’Neill
6. Zhuangzi and Technology: Zigong, the Water Pulley, and Machine Consciousness
Carl Helsing
7. Will the Real Realist Please Stand Up: A Comparison of Machiavelli and Han Feizi
Nalei Chen
8. Han Feizi and Motivation Within an Organization: Does He Need a Third Handle?
Andrew Ruble
9. Was Gongsun Long a Logician?—Examining the Baima Dilemma with the Principles of Categorical Logic
Paweł Zygadło
10. Dao in World Philosophy: An Experimental Approach
Aleksandar Stamatov
Biography
Aleksandar Stamatov is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of General Education, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan.
“The essays in this collection, by a group of young scholars in Chinese and comparative philosophy, thoughtfully explore the rich landscape of classical Chinese philosophy, whether in dialogue with Western philosophy or engaging contemporary issues. Their perspectives are both refreshing and fun! Highly recommended!”
Tao Jiang, Rutgers University, USA
“Dialogues with Classical Chinese Philosophy is an engaging collection showcasing a diverse group of emerging scholars who, through a variety of approaches, demonstrate how classical Chinese philosophers fruitfully illuminate and enrich our understanding of significant contemporary philosophical issues.”
Eirik Lang Harris, Colorado State University, USA
“Nearly every researcher of ancient Chinese thought will find something of interest in this volume, as it covers almost all philosophical traditions of the pre-Qin period. Instructors will also find useful material in its comparative studies, its discussions of contemporary applications of Chinese thought, and its explorations of world philosophy.”
Eric L. Hutton, University of Utah, USA
