Leo Strauss in Northeast Asia Contributor(s): Kwak, Jun-Hyeok (Editor), Park, Sungwoo (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0367210975 ISBN-13: 9780367210977 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - Asian - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Philosophy | Political |
Dewey: 320.092 |
LCCN: 2019031764 |
Series: Political Theories in East Asian Context |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.07 lbs) 204 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book analyzes the reception of Leo Strauss and his political philosophy in Northeast Asia. By juxtaposing the central idea of Strauss's political philosophy with the question of modernity, the contributors explore the eclectic adaptations of Strauss in Northeast Asian countries as a philosophical appropriation across cultures. Examining how Strauss's philosophy was first introduced in Northeast Asia, the book sheds light on the similarities and differences in experiences, challenging the dominant approach which attributes various receptions of Strauss in Northeast Asia solely to sociopolitical circumstances. This book also seeks to move beyond a China-centric approach to investigate the possible transcultural appeals of Strauss's political philosophy by exploring the cases of Japan and South Korea. Appealing to a wide network of scholars and practitioners in East Asia engaged in rethinking cultural particularities, this volume will be attractive to upper-level undergraduate students, graduate students, and advanced researchers in political philosophy, political theory, and Asian politics. |