New China Art Classics of the 1960s

Author: Qin Jingxia
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Political Confucianism refers to the Confucianism centered on the Spring and Autumn Annals of Gongyang School in the Han Dynasty, which is concerned with the construction of institutions. Unlike New Confucianism, which largely aims at "Xin-xing Confucianism" (Heart-Mind Confucianism), the author, based on a comprehensive understanding of Confucianism, has opened up a new research direction for Confucian studies. The author's fundamental concern lies in the in-depth study of Chinese history and culture, the re-examination of China's unique national conditions distinct from the West, and the dedication to exploring the rich ideological resources in political Confucianism that resonate with modernization, thereby providing a basis for China's political institutional construction. The author's approach inherits the tradition of Jin-wen classics studies by figures like Gong Zizhen, Wei Yuan, and Kang Youwei from the late Qing Dynasty. The series of perspectives proposed by the author are eye-opening and prompt deeper reflection. The main purpose of this book is to emphasize "Political Confucianism," which, relative to "Xin-xing Confucianism," refers to the political wisdom of the Confucian tradition. Based on the stance of classical Chinese political thought, the book conducts an in-depth critique and analysis of contemporary New Confucianism, the argument for complete Westernization, and liberal political ideas. This type of research is currently rare in China. The author's analysis and critique are meticulous, with arguments that many have not yet addressed, demonstrating that the author has spent years contemplating this topic and has unique insights. Therefore, many of the arguments in this book are meaningful and valuable, and its inclusion in this series for publication is expected to spark further discussion and research.