| Periodical Title | APA Newsletter on Asian and Asian American Philosophers and Philosophies |
| Author(s) | Eric Schwitzgebel |
| Abstract | This text asks why major classical Chinese philosophers like Confucius, Mencius, Mozi, and Xunzi remain neglected in Anglophone philosophy despite their historical influence and philosophical merits. It contends they wrote on ethics, politics, psychology and other core philosophical topics, using reasonable arguments rather than religious dogma. While lack of familiarity partly explains their exclusion, the author argues this perpetuates ignorance of thinkers who could enrich contemporary debates. He considers whether they lack adequate importance, but maintains their work matches or surpasses recognized Western philosophers in quality and global impact. Their relegation to religious rather than philosophy departments seems unwarranted. Overall the piece urges reevaluating the unjustified neglect of sophisticated classical Chinese philosophies that deserve greater recognition and influence within the Anglophone tradition. This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Pages | 26-27 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Keywords | Chinese philosophy, Confucianism, Mozi, Xunzi, canon, neglected traditions This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Date Published | Fall 2001 |
| URL | https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.apaonline.org/resource/collection/2EAF6689-4B0D-4CCB-9DC6-FB926D8FF530/v01n1Asian.pdf |
| Open Access? | Yes |
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