Antonio S. Cua

Antonio S. Cua (1932-2007) was a Chinese-Filipino philosopher and scholar who specialized in Chinese philosophy, particularly Confucian ethics and comparative philosophy. He served as a professor at The Catholic University of America and made significant contributions to the understanding of moral philosophy in both Eastern and Western contexts. Cua's most influential works include "Dimensions of Moral Creativity" (1978) and "Moral Vision and Tradition: Essays in Chinese Ethics" (1998). His research focused on the intersection of virtue ethics, moral psychology, and the role of reasoning in moral life, particularly through the lens of Confucian thought. His analytical approach to Chinese philosophy helped bridge the gap between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Cua's work on moral judgment and the concept of li (ritual propriety) in Confucian ethics has been particularly influential in contemporary discussions of comparative ethics. As editor of the "Encyclopedia of Chinese Philosophy" (2003), Cua helped create a comprehensive reference work that has become essential for scholars and students of Chinese philosophy. His methodological contributions to the study of comparative philosophy continue to influence contemporary scholarship in the field.

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Moral Vision and Tradition: Essays in Chinese Ethics (1998) Examines the relationship between moral knowledge and practice in Chinese philosophy, with particular focus on Neo-Confucian thought and moral reasoning.

Human Nature, Ritual, and History: Studies in Xunzi and Chinese Philosophy (2005) Analyzes Xunzi's philosophical views on human nature, ritual, and historical understanding within Chinese intellectual tradition.

Ethical Argumentation: A Study in Hsün Tzu's Moral Epistemology (1985) Investigates Xunzi's approach to moral knowledge and ethical reasoning through detailed textual analysis.

Dimensions of Moral Creativity: Paradigms, Principles, and Ideals (1978) Explores the concept of moral creativity and its role in ethical decision-making across different philosophical traditions.

Encyclopedia of Chinese Philosophy (2003) Comprehensive reference work covering major concepts, thinkers, and schools of Chinese philosophical thought.

Unity of Knowledge and Action: A Study of Wang Yang-ming's Moral Psychology (1982) Examines Wang Yang-ming's theory of the unity of knowledge and action in Neo-Confucian thought.

Reason and Virtue: A Study in the Ethics of Richard Price (1966) Analyzes the moral philosophy of 18th-century British philosopher Richard Price, focusing on his concepts of reason and virtue.