Order and Revolt: Debating the Principles of Eastern and Western Social Thought (Bridge21 Publications) - Softcover

 
9781626430044: Order and Revolt: Debating the Principles of Eastern and Western Social Thought (Bridge21 Publications)

Synopsis

These original essays debate two ways of theorizing social life. One way is the integrative or holistic model of thought typified in the writings of Confucius. The other, the revolutionary tradition, is suspicious of holism and harmony as principles of social thought because harmony is seen as something that can genuinely occur only when a society has rectified deeply ingrained injustice. This volume evaluates the alternative priorities of order and revolt, harmony and spontaneity, in social life.

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About the Author

Wayne Cristaudo: Professor of Politics at Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia. Author and editor of several books on intellectual history and social and political philosophy.

Heung Wah Wong: Programme Director of the Global Creative Industries, Programme of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong.

Youzhong Sun: Professor of American Studies, Dean of the School of English and International Studies, and Assistant President of Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU).

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