{"title":"Sungmoon Kim","description":"\u003cp\u003eSungmoon Kim’s work delves into the rich intersections of philosophy, religion, and political thought, offering a distinctive perspective informed by Confucian traditions. Readers can expect rigorous exploration of power dynamics and ethical frameworks within East Asian philosophical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, Kim’s writings challenge conventional understandings and invite reflection on moral authority and governance through a Confucian lens, blending scholarly insight with profound cultural analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-confucian-theory-of-power-by-sungmoon-kim-9781526182661","title":"A Confucian theory of power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the book's lead essay, Sungmoon Kim offers a comprehensive analysis of Confucian power.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a blend of philosophical, political, and historical analysis, Kim challenges the dominant idea that Confucianism is primarily centred on virtue ethics. Instead, he argues that Confucianism perceives power through the prism of responsibility. Kim not only traces this perspective throughout history but also demonstrates its relevance to contemporary society. He contrasts this Confucian perspective with Western political theory's view of power as control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolitical theorists and philosophers will offer essay responses to Sungmoon Kim's provocation, offering a dialogue approach to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Confucian conception of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933620781292,"sku":"9781526182661","price":380.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526182661-a-confucian-theory-of-power.jpg?v=1783878471"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sungmoon-kim.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}