Learning from Chinese Philosophies: Ethics of Interdependent and Contextualised Self

Learning from Chinese Philosophies engages Confucian and Daoist philosophies in creative interplay, developing a theory of interdependent selfhood in the two philosophical traditions. Karyn Lai draws on the unique insights of the two philosophies to address contemporary debates on ethics, community and government. Issues discussed include questions on selfhood, attachment, moral development, government, culture and tradition, and feminist queries regarding biases and dualism in ethics. Throughout the book, Lai demonstrates that Chinese philosophies embody novel and insightful ideas for addressing contemporary issues and problems.

Author: Karyn Lai
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07/28/2006
Pages: 218
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9780754633822

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2006 pg. 2

About the Author
Karyn Lai is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of New South Wales, Australia.