Viren Murthy
Associate professor of history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison specializing in transnational Asian intellectual history, with research focusing on political thought in China, Japan, and India.
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Jul 13, 2024 • 1h 26min
Viren Murthy, "Pan-Asianism and the Legacy of the Chinese Revolution" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Viren Murthy explores the historical context of pan-Asianism and its resistance to imperialism. The podcast delves into the unity of Asian nations, critiques of capitalism, racial connotations, and contrasting perspectives on subjectivity in Asia. It also touches on the evolution of pan-Asianist thought, the interplay of neoliberalism, Pan-Asianism, and socialism in China, and the complexities of historical ideologies.
Jul 4, 2021 • 1h 2min
Palladium Podcast 61: Viren Murthy on Japan, China, and an Asian World Order
Dr. Viren Murthy, an associate professor specializing in transnational Asian intellectual history, explores the philosophies shaping modern Japan and China. He discusses the revival of the Chinese concept of tianxia and its implications for global governance, contrasting it with historical Pan-Asianism. Murthy highlights key thinkers like Zhao Tingyang and Jiang Shigong, revealing how their ideas reflect contemporary debates about world order. The conversation dives into Japan's influence on these discourses, drawing parallels with American imperialism and aspirations for a less anarchic global framework.
