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Author: Cai Qing
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Political Confucianism refers to the Confucianism centered on the establishment of institutions, primarily represented by the Spring and Autumn Commentary of the Gongyang School in the Han Dynasty. Unlike New Confucianism, which largely aims at "Xin-xing Confucianism" (Heart-Mind Confucianism), the author, grounded in a comprehensive understanding of Confucianism,s 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 uncovering 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 Jingxue (Modern Text School) from the late Qing Dynasty, including figures like Gong Zizhen, Wei Yuan, and Kang Youwei. 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. From the standpoint of classical Chinese political thought, the book conducts an in-depth critique and analysis of contemporary New Confucianism, the theory of complete Westernization, and liberal political ideas. Such research is currently a blank area in China. The author's analysis and critique are meticulous, with arguments that others have not yet raised, 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.