Western Political Thought in Dialogue with Asia

Shogimen and Nederman have produced a volume of great insight and intellectual clarity, a long-overdue contribution to the work of comparative political theorists and to the field of political theory in general. The authors in this volume rightly remind us of the importance of key Islamic, Indian, Confucian and Japanese voices in the emergence of a global canon, allowing us to envision a political theory that does not rely on Western voices alone. -- Farah Godrej, University of California, Riverside
This pioneering book sheds light on every facet of comparative political thought, from its historical context to its methodology to its contemporary significance. Perhaps most importantly, it offers a compelling positive answer to critics who wonder whether such a comparative enterprise is even possible. In fact, the detailed studies in this volume suggest that comparative dimensions are interwoven into the fabric of all mature traditions of political thought. One day we will all wonder how anyone ever thought the non-comparative study of political thought were possible. -- Stephen C. Angle, Professor of Philosophy and East Asian Studies, Wesleyan University