Description: This book revisits the encounter between Chinese and Western philosophy while unfolding questions about the way "comparative philosophy" is conducted today. The currently dominant exegesis organizes philosophical landmarks in pairs of opposites betw
Review Quotes: "Vermander's thesis is skillfully presented, and the book is outstanding in its rigor.
Furthermore, the discussion is rich and varied, weaving historical, religious, political,
philosophical, and literary understandings to reveal the often-overlooked layers
of discourse within Chinese texts and traditions." Emily Kluge in: Dao 2024/23