The Philosopher Li Zehou

His Thought and His Legacy

Jana S Rošker editor Roger T Ames editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:State University of New York Press

Publishing:1st May '25

£102.00

This title is due to be published on 1st May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The Philosopher Li Zehou cover

Deepens our understanding of this contemporary Chinese thinker's philosophy and its significance.

Li Zehou (1930–2021) was one of China's most prominent contemporary philosophers, transforming Confucian philosophy into a resource for positive change. From a critical rereading of the Analects to a formulation of his own aesthetic theory, Li reinterpreted the tradition from earliest times down to the present day. In this effort, he was inspired by Marx and Kant but was neither a Marxist nor a Kantian. Nor was he a Confucian. He was, and remains, an original: the philosopher Li Zehou.

In this volume, Chinese, European, and US scholars explore Li's contributions to Chinese philosophy and culture, deepening our understanding of his philosophy and its significance while also celebrating the intellectual diversity and richness of Chinese philosophical thought. In a passionate and dedicated endeavor to ensure that Li's philosophy endures and continues to inspire scholars, particularly the younger generation of academics, both in China and around the world, the volume aims to serve as a catalyst for ongoing scholarship and discourse on the work of the philosopher Li Zehou.

"This groundbreaking collection sheds new light on an important contemporary Chinese thinker, Li Zehou. The essays provide descriptions of Li's most relevant philosophical contributions as well active critical engagement with his thought. Taken together, they offer a fitting tribute to the work of this eminent philosopher." — Selusi Ambrogio, University of Macerata

ISBN: 9798855801705

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 39mm

Weight: unknown

496 pages