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- Book Title
- The Philosophy of the Mòz: The First Consequentialists
- Publication Date
- 2016-09-13
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN
- 9780231149266
- Subject Area
- Religion, Philosophy, History
- Publication Name
- Philosophy of the Mòzĭ : the First Consequentialists
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Item Length
- 0.9 in
- Subject
- Asia / Central Asia, Ancient, Eastern
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.1 in
- Item Weight
- 22.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 0.7 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231149263
ISBN-13
9780231149266
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219655207
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Publication Name
Philosophy of the Mòzĭ : the First Consequentialists
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Subject
Asia / Central Asia, Ancient, Eastern
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Religion, Philosophy, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
22.3 Oz
Item Length
0.9 in
Item Width
0.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2015-038566
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Not only the best study of the philosophy of the Mòzi, but one of the best studies of any classical Chinese philosopher., Fraser's book is charitable-persuasively rebutting many standard criticisms of the Mohists-and yet critically engaged with the details of the Mohists' provocative positions. The philosophical study of the Mzicomes of age in this outstanding book., Chris Fraser has been a prominent voice over this past generation in restoring the once pivotal but then long neglected Mozi to his rightful place in early Chinese intellectual history. Mozi was certainly a social reformer whose populist movement shaped the cultural and political landscape during this formative period in ancient China. But Fraser gives us the philosopher Mozi who as a theorist was a game changer in the rigor of his arguments and in the cogency and coherence of his philosophical system. Fraser is at his best and his most original in arguing for an interpretation of Mohist ethical theory as an early consequentialism that builds upon his own careful and persuasive explication of a Mohist philosophy of mind and action-a sui generis social psychology that has contemporary force in challenging the persistent subjective, individualist, and representational assumptions of our old commonsense psychology., Fraser is at his best and his most original in arguing for an interpretation of Mohist ethical theory as an early consequentialism that builds upon his own careful and persuasive explication of a Mohist philosophy of mind and action-a sui generis social psychology that has contemporary force in challenging the persistent subjective, individualist, and representational assumptions of our old common-sense psychology., A comprehensive and well-researched work on Mohist philosophy. Those who are not already familiar with Mohist thought will find Fraser's overview of the primary texts and review of previous research very useful., This is a fantastic book, not only the best study of the philosophy of the Mozi, but one of the best studies of any classical Chinese philosopher., Fraser's book is charitable--persuasively rebutting many standard criticisms of the Mohists--and yet critically engaged with the details of the Mohists' provocative positions. The philosophical study of the Mòzicomes of age in this outstanding book., This is the first monograph by a philosopher on Mo Di and the Mohist school he founded. Chris Fraser is a gifted writer and expositor. Mo Di was not only the first consequentialist, but also the first just war theorist, the first critic of extravagant ritual, the first critic of family-first ethics, and the first philosopher to offer what analytic philosophers would count as rigorous arguments. A must read for analytic philosophers who work in ethics and political philosophy., Fraser is at his best and his most original in arguing for an interpretation of Mohist ethical theory as an early consequentialism that builds upon his own careful and persuasive explication of a Mohist philosophy of mind and action--a sui generis social psychology that has contemporary force in challenging the persistent subjective, individualist, and representational assumptions of our old common-sense psychology., Fraser's book is charitable--persuasively rebutting many standard criticisms of the Mohists--and yet critically engaged with the details of the Mohists' provocative positions. The philosophical study of the Mzicomes of age in this outstanding book., The Mohists finally get their due in this first-of-its-kind treatment of the wide-ranging philosophy of Mozi and his followers. Fraser is sensitive to historical and textual issues but focuses on the philosophy, discussing ideas and arguments with insight and flair. The book is charitable-persuasively rebutting many standard criticisms of the Mohists-and yet critically engaged with the details of the Mohists' provocative positions. The philosophical study of the Mozi comes of age in this outstanding book., Fraser is a gifted writer and expositor. Mo Di was not only the first consequentialist but also the first just war theorist, the first critic of extravagant ritual, the first critic of family-first ethics, and the first philosopher to offer what analytic philosophers would count as rigorous arguments. A must read for analytic philosophers who work in ethics and political philosophy., Fraser's book is charitable-persuasively rebutting many standard criticisms of the Mohists-and yet critically engaged with the details of the Mohists' provocative positions. The philosophical study of the Mòzicomes of age in this outstanding book., Not only the best study of the philosophy of the Mzi, but one of the best studies of any classical Chinese philosopher.
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
181/.115
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Order, Objectivity, and Efficacy 2. Epistemology and Logic: Drawing Distinctions 3. Political Theory: Order Through Shared Norms 4. Heaven: The Highest Ethical Model 5. Ethics: The Benefit of All 6. Inclusive Care: For Others as for Oneself 7. Motivation: Changing People in a Generation 8. War and Economics Epilogue Glossary Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Mohism was an ancient Chinese philosophical movement founded in the fifth century BCE by the charismatic artisan M zi, or "Master Mo." Its practitioners advanced a consequentialist ethics, along with fascinating political, logical, and epistemological theories, that set the terms of philosophical argumentation and reflection in China for generations to come. Mohism faded away in the imperial era, leaving the impression that it was not as vital as other Chinese philosophical traditions, yet a complete understanding of Confucianism or Daoism is impossible without appreciating the seminal contribution of Mohist thought. The Philosophy of the M zi is an extensive study of Mohism, situating the movement's rise and decline within Chinese history. The book also emphasizes Mohism's relevance to modern systems of thought. Mohism anticipated Western utilitarianism by more than two thousand years. Its political theory is the earliest to outline a just war doctrine and locate the origins of government in a state of nature. Its epistemology, logic, and psychology provide compelling alternatives to contemporary Western mentalism. More than a straightforward account of Mohist principles and practice, this volume immerses readers in the Mohist mindset and clarifies its underpinning of Chinese philosophical discourse., Mohism was an ancient Chinese philosophical movement founded in the fifth century BCE by the charismatic artisan Mòzi, or "Master Mo." Its practitioners advanced a consequentialist ethics, along with fascinating political, logical, and epistemological theories, that set the terms of philosophical argumentation and reflection in China for generations to come. Mohism faded away in the imperial era, leaving the impression that it was not as vital as other Chinese philosophical traditions, yet a complete understanding of Confucianism or Daoism is impossible without appreciating the seminal contribution of Mohist thought. The Philosophy of the Mòzi is an extensive study of Mohism, situating the movement's rise and decline within Chinese history. The book also emphasizes Mohism's relevance to modern systems of thought. Mohism anticipated Western utilitarianism by more than two thousand years. Its political theory is the earliest to outline a just war doctrine and locate the origins of government in a state of nature. Its epistemology, logic, and psychology provide compelling alternatives to contemporary Western mentalism. More than a straightforward account of Mohist principles and practice, this volume immerses readers in the Mohist mindset and clarifies its underpinning of Chinese philosophical discourse., Mohism was an ancient Chinese philosophical movement founded in the fifth century B.C.E. by the charismatic artisan Mzi, or "Master Mo." The Mohists advanced a consequentialist ethics that anticipated Western utilitarianism by more than two thousand years and developed fascinating logical, epistemological, and political theories that set the terms of philosophical debate in China for generations. They were the earliest thinkers to outline a just war doctrine and to explain the origin of government from a state of nature. Their epistemology and psychology provide intriguing alternatives to contemporary Western mentalism. The Philosophy of the Mz i is an extensive study of Mohism that immerses readers in the Mohist worldview, situates the movement's rise and decline within Chinese history, and highlights its relevance to modern thought.
LC Classification Number
B127.M65F73 2016
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- n***c (92)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.