Bücher der Reihe Routledge Studies in Contemporary Chinese Philosophy

Mou Zongsan (1909-1995), one of the representatives of Modern Confucianism, belongs to the most important Chinese philosophers in the 20th century. From a more traditional Confucian perspective, this book makes a critical analysis on Moüs "moral metaphysics", mainly his thoughts about Confucian ethos.

Drawing on comparisons between Chinese and Western political philosophy, this book discusses some essential elements of Chinese ancient political philosophy, such as the ideas of rights, foundations of law, the transference of power, democracy and other political issues as exemplified in classical Chinese political philosophy.