Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of DAO: Ancient Chinese Thought in Modern American Life |
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| Author:
| Crane, Sam |
| Series title: | Blackwell Public Philosophy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-299-80433-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Limited
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $84.95 |
Book Description:
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This highly original work introduces the ideas and arguments of the ancient Chinese philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism to some of the most intractable social issues of modern American life, including abortion, gay marriage, and assisted suicide.Introduces the precepts of ancient Chinese philosophers to issues they could not have anticipatedRelates Daoist and Confucian ideas to problems across the arc of modern human life, from birth to deathProvides general readers with a...
More DescriptionThis highly original work introduces the ideas and arguments of the ancient Chinese philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism to some of the most intractable social issues of modern American life, including abortion, gay marriage, and assisted suicide.Introduces the precepts of ancient Chinese philosophers to issues they could not have anticipatedRelates Daoist and Confucian ideas to problems across the arc of modern human life, from birth to deathProvides general readers with a fascinating introduction to Chinese philosophy, and its continued relevanceOffers a fresh perspective on highly controversial American debates, including abortion, stem cell research, and assisted suicide