Transversal Rationality and Intercultural Texts

Hwa Yol Jung is emeritus professor of political science at Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Among his many publications are Rethinking Political Theory and The Crisis of Political Understanding.

"Hwa Yol Jung's Transversal Rationality and Intercultural Texts is an astonishing collection of essays spanning over forty years of sustained and developed reflection on topics in phenomenological, comparative, and environmental thought by one of the leading voices in these areas. The author's erudition is nothing short of dazzling. Original, far-reaching, and at times visionary, this work demonstrates philosophical thinking at the highest level. It sets a gold standard to follow for work in the area of comparative cross-cultural philosophy." "He is able to move almost effortlessly across two cultures. I know of no other English-speaking philosopher who has achieved the depth of understanding of Eastern (and specifically Asian) modes of thought." "In these times more than ever before, we are in dire need of recovering our piety towards humanity, other beings and the earth itself. Jung's book deserves an accolade and acclamation from all those intellectuals and practitioners who are deeply concerned with the fate of humanity and the sustainability of the earth." (Global Asia)