Overview
- Defines the concept of the classical Chinese philosophy of Tianxia or ‘All-Under-Heaven’
- Discusses the contemporary relevance of Tianxia in a highly globalized and developing world
- Offers a new dictionary for a 21st century 'All-Under-Heaven' based on the old doctrine
Part of the book series: Key Concepts in Chinese Thought and Culture (KCCTC)
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About this book
This Key Concepts pivot discusses the contemporary relevance of the ancient Chinese concept of Tianxia or ‘All-Under-Heaven’ and argues the case for a new global political philosophy. ‘All-under-heaven’ is a conceptualization of the world as the composition of three realms: the physical, psychological and political, which places inclusivity and harmony at the heart of a global world view above other considerations, transcending the notion of nation state. In a highly interconnected and globalized world, the idea of Tianxia can offer a new 21st century vision of international relations and world order, based on a harmonized global organization defined by the “all-inclusiveness principle.” Promoting the ontology of co-existence and relational rationality hand in hand with rational risk aversion in a globalized world, this pivot makes the case that Tianxia could offer a new vision for contemporary world order, redefining the universality and legitimacy ofpolitics.
Reviews
“The current world seems to be on fire. Is there a way to save it? In this provocative book, Zhao Tingyang argues that the concept of a new Tianxia or all-under-heaven can offer an alternative blueprint for creating a more peaceful and inclusive world. Zhao dares to provide a new vision for creating a better world, which challenges the current academic practice that often discourages dreaming. … this book offers inspiration and hope for us to dream of a different and better world.” (Xiao Alvin Yang, Journal of Chinese Governance, January 20, 2021)
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Liqing Tao is Professor at College of Staten Island/CUNY, USA.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Redefining A Philosophy for World Governance
Authors: Tingyang Zhao
Translated by: Liqing Tao
Series Title: Key Concepts in Chinese Thought and Culture
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-5971-2
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot Singapore
eBook Packages: Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Publishing Co., Ltd. This international edition is exclusively licensed to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. for worldwide distribution outside of China 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5970-5Published: 28 February 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-5971-2Published: 12 February 2019
Series ISSN: 2524-8464
Series E-ISSN: 2524-8472
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 68
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Asian Culture, Non-Western Philosophy, History of China, Political Science, Classical Philosophy, Political Philosophy