Tingyang Zhao Bücher

Zhao Tingyang gilt als einer der bedeutendsten chinesischen Philosophen der Gegenwart. Mit diesem Hauptwerk liegen nun seine Überlegungen zu einer neuen politischen Weltordnung erstmals in deutscher Übersetzung vor. Sie basieren auf dem alten chinesischen Prinzip des tianxia - der Inklusion aller unter einem Himmel. In Auseinandersetzung mit okzidentalen Theorien des Staates und des Friedens von Hobbes über Kant bis Habermas sowie unter Rückgriff auf die Geschichtswissenschaft, die Ökonomie und die Spieltheorie eröffnet uns Zhao einen höchst originellen Blick auf die Konzeption der Universalität. Ein wegweisendes Buch, auch um Chinas aktuelles weltpolitisches Denken zu verstehen.

"In this succinct yet ample work, Zhao Tingyang as one of China's most distinguished and respected intellectuals, provides a profoundly original philosophical interpretation of China's story. Over the past few decades, the question "where did China come from?" has absorbed the thoughts of many of China's best historians. Zhao, keenly aware of the persistent and pernicious asymmetry in the prevailing way scholars have gone about theorizing China according to Western concepts and categories, has tasked both Chinese and Western scholars alike to "rethink China." To this end, Zhao introduces what he terms a distinctively Chinese centripetal "whirlpool" model of world order to interpret the historical progression of China's "All-Under-Heaven" Tianxia identity construction on the central plain of China. In this book, Zhao forwards a novel and compelling thesis on not only how we should understand China, but also until recently, how China has understood itself"--

Exploring the ancient Chinese concept, this Key Concepts pivot highlights its significance in modern contexts. It delves into how traditional ideas can inform contemporary philosophical debates, social practices, and cultural understandings. The discussion emphasizes the enduring nature of these concepts and their ability to offer insights into current global challenges and personal reflections. This examination encourages readers to reconnect with historical wisdom and apply it to today's world.

Exploring the origins of China, this book delves into its philosophical, cultural, and historical dimensions. It examines how various influences have shaped Chinese civilization over time, offering insights into the country's development and identity. By weaving together significant historical events and cultural shifts, the narrative provides a comprehensive understanding of China's rich heritage and the factors that contributed to its emergence as a nation.