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The Lexicon of Empiricism and Chinese Modernization

The Lexicon of Empiricism and Chinese Modernization

Metzger, Thomas A.

Hardcover

PhilosophyGeneral Eastern ReligionsGeneral Political Science

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ISBN10: 9882374166
ISBN13: 9789882374164
Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
Pages: 400
Language: English
The Lexicon of Empiricism and Chinese Modernization offers a deeply reflective exploration of how culture, philosophy, and empirical inquiry intersect in shaping China's modern transformation. In this ambitious work, Thomas A. Metzger argues that understanding modernization requires studying not only measurable events but also the Lebenswelt--the evolving moral concepts and cultural assumptions that guide political and social life. He highlights the enduring influence of Confucian value rationality, suggesting it aligns more closely with aspects of Western Enlightenment thought than commonly assumed. Blending philosophy, historiography, and cultural analysis, the book challenges mainstream approaches and offers a fresh perspective on China's intellectual landscape and its implications for global modernity.

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