(Paperback)

Since the very beginning, Confucianism has been troubled by a serious gap between its political ideals and the reality of societal circumstances. Contemporary Confucians must develop a viable method of governance that can retain the spirit of the Confucian ideal while tackling problems arising from nonideal modern situations. The best way to meet t

(Hardback)

Since the very beginning, Confucianism has been troubled by a serious gap between its political ideals and the reality of societal circumstances. This title examines and reconstructs both Confucian political thought and liberal democratic institutions, blending them to form a Confucian political philosophy.