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114Critical notice of Joel J. Kupperman, learning from asian philosophyAustralasian Journal of Philosophy 81 (1). 2003.This Article does not have an abstract
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2376Learning from the confucians: Learning from the pastJournal of Chinese Philosophy 35 (1): 97-119. 2008.A distinguishing characteristic of Confucianism is its emphasis on learning (xue), is a key element in moral self cultivation. This paper discusses why learning from the experiences of those in the past is important in Confucian learning.
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150Kam-por Yu, Julia Tao, and Philip J. Ivanhoe (eds.), Taking Confucian Ethics Seriously: Contemporary Theories and Applications (review)Dao: A Journal of Comparative Philosophy 11 (1): 119-124. 2012.Kam-por Yu, Julia Tao, and Philip J. Ivanhoe (eds.), Taking Confucian Ethics Seriously: Contemporary Theories and Applications Content Type Journal Article Pages 1-6 DOI 10.1007/s11712-011-9253-y Authors Karyn Lai, School of History of Philosophy, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia Journal Dao Online ISSN 1569-7274 Print ISSN 1540-3009
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588Dialogue and epistemological humilityIn Johanna Seibt & Jesper Garsdal (eds.), How is Global Dialogue Possible?: Foundational Reseach on Value Conflicts and Perspectives for Global Policy, De Gruyter. pp. 69-84. 2014.
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1370Understanding Confucian Ethics: Reflections on Moral DevelopmentAustralian Journal of Professional and Applied Ethics 9 (2). 2007.The standard criticisms of Confucian ethics appear contradictory. On the one hand, Confucian ethics is deemed overly rule-bound: it is obsolete because it advocates adherence to ancient Chinese norms of proper conduct. On the other hand, Confucian ethics is perceived as situational ethics—done on the run—and not properly grounded in fundamental principles or norms. I give reasons for these disparate views of Confucian ethics. I also sketch an account of Confucian morality that focuses on moral d…Read more
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Areas of Specialization
| Philosophical Traditions |
| Chinese Philosophy |
| Classical Confucianism |
| Classical Daoism |
| Epistemology |
Areas of Interest
| Philosophy of Action |
| Philosophy of Religion |
| Philosophy of Cognitive Science |