studies in Xunzi and Chinese philosophyCua, A. S. (Antonio S.)1932-2007creatorauthor.textbibliographyElectronic books.dcuWashington, D.CCatholic University of America Press2005monographiceng1 online resource (xii, 406 pages)."In this volume, distinguished philosopher Antonio S. Cua offers a collection of original studies on Xunzi, a leading classical Confucian thinker, and on other aspects of Chinese philosophy. While each essay individually makes an important contribution to the study of Chinese philosophy, the book as a whole represents a major scholarly achievement."--Jacket.pt. 1. Xunzi's moral philosophy -- Philosophy of human nature -- Dimensions of Li -- Ethical uses of the past -- The problem of conceptual unity -- The unity of virtues -- The possibility of ethical knowledge -- The ethical and the religious dimensions of Li -- Ethical significance of shame: insights of Aristotle and Xunzi -- pt. 2. Other studies in Chinese philosophy -- Practical causation and Confucian ethics -- Moral theory and the quality of life -- Confucian vision and the human community -- Ethical significance of Thomé H. Fang's philosophy -- Reason and principle in Chinese philosophy -- Emergence of the history of Chinese philosophy -- Xin (mind/heart) and moral failure: notes on an aspect of Mencius's moral psychology.by Antonio S. Cua.Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-387) and indexes.Xunzi340 B.C.-245 B.CXunzi340 B.C.-245 B.CXunziPhilosophy, ConfucianPhilosophy, ChineseTo 221 B.CRELIGIONConfucianismPHILOSOPHYEasternPhilosophy, ChinesePhilosophy, ConfucianFilosofieEthiekPhilosophieChina To 221 B.C. fast B128.H7 C82 2005eb181/.11208.10Cua, A.S. (Antonio S.), 1932-Washington, D.C. : The Catholic University of America Press, 2005(DLC) 2004002314(OCoLC)543925559780813215976081321597822573/ctt25gm0c JSTORhttp://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=498843http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=498843E7B04020220200709055626.0ocn646786258eng