Vital 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 contemporary Chinese contexts - Chinese utopian projects, Chinese netizens in "Human Flesh Searches," and questions about the links between sageliness and saintliness in Ruist and Christian communities.
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Vital Post-Secular Perspectives on Chinese Philosophical Issues
Lauren F. Pfister is professor emeritus of philosophy and religion at Hong Kong Baptist University.
"This book presents readers with revisionary and rich accounts of Chinese philosophy, focusing on Ruist (“Confucian”) traditions understood in their own historical and cultural contexts. Covering a wide range of philosophical texts and historical issues, the author’s analyses challenge contemporary secularist interpretations of classical texts as well as standard accounts of the history of Chinese philosophical traditions. Inspired by a dynamic conception of post-secularity as it is experienced in 21st century Chinese philosophical circles, this dazzling book is destined to become a classic for studies in Chinese philosophical studies, also provoking revisions within Chinese intellectual history."
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