Jin Reviews Li, Confucian Comparative Political Philosophy

"In philosophical works, it is difficult to combine bold innovation with intellectual humility. The reason is straightforward-to show creativity, an author is tempted to grandstand about their originality. I consider Yong Li's Confucian Comparative Political Philosophy one of the rare cases where the author successfully combines each of these two virtues without sacrificing the other. This book is a recent intervention in contemporary Confucian political theory, an increasingly important field that connects the Confucian intellectual tradition and cultural practices to normative questions in political theory."

"Reviewed by Yutang Jin, Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Hong Kong In philosophical works, it is difficult to combine bold innovation with intellectual humility. The reason is straightforward-to show creativity, an author is tempted to grandstand about their originality. I consider Yong Li's Confucian Comparative Political Philosophy one of the rare cases where the author successfully combines each of these two virtues without sacrificing the other."

Combining bold innovation with intellectual humility in philosophical work is difficult because showing creativity tempts grandstanding about originality. Rare cases successfully integrate these virtues without sacrificing either. Contemporary Confucian political theory functions as an intervention that links Confucian intellectual traditions and cultural practices to normative questions in political theory. Effective contributions exhibit exceptional analytical rigor while maintaining high accessibility. Such contributions can serve as ideal reference points for scholars working at the intersection of Confucianism, comparative philosophy, and comparative political theory. The field gains importance through careful balancing of creativity, humility, and methodological clarity.

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