Redefining A Philosophy for World Governance

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 of politics.

Author: Tingyang Zhao

Publisher: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: Feb 28, 2019

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 9811359709

ISBN-13: 9789811359705