: the middle way of the middle kingdom Bai, Tongdong creator Bai, Tongdong text London : Zed 2012 monographic eng

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viii, 206 pages 22cm. Tongdong Bai examines the rich history of political theories and practices from China's past, showing how it impacts upon the present. Introduction 1. Modernity before its time: the historical context of 'classical' Chinese political thought 2. The middle way of Confucianism: humanity as the new social glue 3. The middle way of Confucianism: equality-based mobile hierarchy 4. Daoism: return to an age of innocence 5. The Legalists: builders of modern bureaucracy and institutions 6. Later developments: the middle way Conclusion: The contemporary relevance of traditional Chinese political philosophy / Tongdong Bai Political science Confucianism and state -- China Legalism (Chinese philosophy) China -- Politics and government PHILOSOPHY -- Political Confucianism and state Politics and government 320.951 BAI 9781780320755 :International Book Distributors :Flat No 17, Prakash Apartment 4405/2, 5 Ansari Road Darya Ganj New Delhi 210906 20211011123044.0