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A Confucian theory of power
Series: Critical Powers
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In the book's lead essay, Sungmoon Kim offers a comprehensive analysis of Confucian power. Through a blend of philosophical, political, and historical analysis, Kim challenges the dominant idea that Confucianism is primarily centred on virtue ethics. Instead, he argues that Confucianism perceives power through the prism...
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This book reconstructs the Confucian account of power in terms of responsibility from historical and normative perspectives. It pays special attention to the liability and active dimensions of Confucian power as responsibility, which undergirds 'responsibility meritocracy' and 'Confucian active citizenship', respectively.
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Description
In the book's lead essay, Sungmoon Kim offers a comprehensive analysis of Confucian power.
Through a blend of philosophical, political, and historical analysis, Kim challenges the dominant idea that Confucianism is primarily centred on virtue ethics. Instead, he argues that Confucianism perceives power through the prism of responsibility. Kim not only traces this perspective throughout history but also demonstrates its relevance to contemporary society. He contrasts this Confucian perspective with Western political theory's view of power as control.
Political theorists and philosophers will offer essay responses to Sungmoon Kim's provocation, offering a dialogue approach to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Confucian conception of power.
Series: Critical Powers
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526182661
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 507g
Pages: 232
About the Author
Sungmoon Kim is Chair Professor of Political Philosophy at the City University of Hong Kong.
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