<i>Interrelatedness in Chinese Religious Traditions</i> is as timely as it is intelligent. In many different ways Diana Arghirescu seeks to turn old habits of thinking on their head: philosophy’s condescension to religion is challenged by a holistic Asian philosophico-religiousness, the privileging of potted methodologies is challenged by a comparative cultural hermeneutics that emerges from the specificity of praxis, the oppressiveness of Enlightenment rationality is challenged by the reciprocity and inclusiveness of intracultural dialogue.

Roger T. Ames, Humanities Chair Professor, Peking University, China

A beacon, this book exposes the conceits of the modern theory of religions for understanding nonwestern religions. The author’s comparative reading of two Song Chinese sacred texts reveals interrelational underpinnings that defy the Procrustean bed of the theory of religions. Intriguingly, the author detects a subtle dialogue between the Chan and Confucian traditions in the two texts that suggests a new intercultural dialogue approach to religious studies, one that respects nonwestern religious traditions.

Kirill O. Thompson, Professor of Philosophy, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

<p>[A] comprehensive exploration ... [T]he book offers a unique perspective on Chinese philosophy and expanding<br />the canon of non-Euro-American sources in professional philosophy. This intercultural approach bridges the gap between Western and Chinese perspectives, enabling a deeper interpretation of Chinese religious practices within their cultural context.</p>

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