John Dewey and Daoist Thought

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"With this two-volume set, Behuniak has produced an exemplary work of intra-cultural philosophy. The dynamic interplay between Dewey's and Confucian/Daoist philosophies percolates spiritedly in its pages, the contemporary relevance of the exchange never in doubt. Behuniak's meticulous scholarship leaves no stone unturned, while his incisive analyses offer critical and productive contributions to ongoing dialogues. There is much to be gained from this book; I would recommend it highly to anyone." - Mathew A. Foust, Reading Religion

"As the first piece of an over 800 pages scholarly undertaking, this volume provides more than a mere glance into the workings of philosophy's fictional two poles: the western and the eastern. It creates a momentum: a momentum of joyful reading that propels the enthusiasts of either culture to get into the second volume of the set, as soon as they put down the first one." - Religious Studies Review

"Moving beyond the limits of comparative philosophy, Behuniak's intra-cultural approach refuses to separate past and present or to separate various philosophical traditions into self-enclosed compartments. Such an approach has been a long time coming. Like a good Platonic dialogue, these volumes place important traditions into conversations that enhance thinking about today's issues. In terms of depth and thoroughness, the scope of learning in both American and Chinese philosophies is breathtaking." - Raymond Boisvert, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Siena College