Secret Subversion II: Mou Zongsan, Kant, and Early Confucianism

This title critically examines Mou Zongsans philosophical system of moral metaphysics, combining Confucianism and Kantianism, on the levels of metaphysics and history philosophy. It explores his systematic subversion of Confucianism and critiques his development of Confucianism on ethics and metaphysics. It also assesses his ideological distortions of historical and political concepts in the Confucian tradition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

This title delves into a comprehensive examination of Mou Zongsan's philosophical system, which blends the principles of Confucianism and Kantianism to create a unique moral metaphysics. Mou Zongsan, a prominent Chinese philosopher of the twentieth century, is recognized as a representative of Modern Confucianism. The two-volume set explores the complexities within Mou's moral metaphysics and his systematic challenge to Confucianism on three distinct levels: ethics, metaphysics, and historical philosophy.

In this second volume, the author critically analyzes Mou's philosophical evolution of Confucianism, particularly on the metaphysical and historical fronts. The first part delves into Mou's perspective on conscience as ontology and his interpretation of the heavenly principles within Confucianism. It argues that his theory effectively dismantles the traditional Confucian cosmology, rooted in modern scientific concepts, and instead speaks to the modern human experience.

The second part of the volume focuses on Mou's reimagining of historical philosophy based on the concept of freedom, drawing inspiration from Kant, Hegel, and contemporary Western philosophy. It assesses his ideological distortions of historical and political concepts within the Confucian tradition.

This title is of interest to scholars, students, and philosophers engaged in Chinese philosophy, Confucian ethics, Neo-Confucianism, and Comparative Philosophy. It provides a deep and insightful exploration of Mou Zongsan's philosophical ideas, offering valuable insights into the interplay between Confucianism and Kantianism and their impact on moral metaphysics and historical understanding.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815374435