Confucianism and American philosophy
By: Mathew A. Foust
Series: SUNY series in Chinese philosophy and culture; SUNY series in Chinese philosophy and culture
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781438464756; 9781438464763
Subjects: American Philosophy; Confucianism; Confucian Philosophy
Description: In this highly original work, Mathew A. Foust breaks new ground in comparative studies through his exploration of the connections between Confucianism and the American Transcendentalist and Pragmatist movements. In his examination of a broad range of philosophers, including Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Charles Peirce, William James, and Josiah Royce, Foust traces direct lines of influence from early translations of Confucian texts and brings to light conceptual affinities that have been previously overlooked. Combining resources from both traditions, Foust offers fresh insights into contemporary problems and exemplifies the potential of cross-cultural dialogue in an increasingly pluralistic world.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.