William Theodore de Bary was a towering figure in East Asian studies, credited with essentially creating the field of Neo-Confucian studies. His scholarly work focused on editing and making accessible original source materials from Chinese and Japanese literature, history, and culture. De Bary championed the universality of Asian values and advocated for the inclusion of non-Western civilizations within academic curricula. His legacy lies in his profound understanding of East Asian traditions and his efforts to connect them to the global intellectual discourse.
Wm Theodore de Bary compiles a comprehensive anthology of Indian literature from ancient to modern times. This book provides an in-depth understanding of Indian history, culture, and literature.