Hu Shi on Confucianism

Author: Hu Shih
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Most Chinese people know something about the doctrines of Confucianism, but their understanding of it is often vague, lacking organization and system. However, On Confucianism is a systematic discussion of the definition and history of Confucianism. — Hu Shih From any perspective, On Confucianism is a groundbreaking and epoch-making work in the modernization of Chinese classical studies. It is not only the pinnacle of Hu Shih's academic achievements but also a shining period in modern Chinese cultural history, often referred to as the pinnacle of the 1930s. In the face of external threats, it was a declaration of the mission to uphold Chinese culture and boost the morale of the people. — Tang Degang
To establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to inherit the lost learning of the sages, and to open a peaceful era for all generations. In three thousand years, only about a hundred cultural giants have been born in China, and Mr. Hu Shih was the last one. He pioneered new trends without claiming to be a master, and in the turbulent waves of China's comprehensive transformation, he, as a young scholar returning from abroad, raised his arms and raised the banner of the New Literature Revolution, achieving great fame at the time. However, this soul of a free intellectual, who began with advocating revolution, ended with organizing and preserving the national heritage, ultimately leaving behind the image of a kind and benevolent great Confucian. This book is a representative work of Hu Shih's "organization and preservation of the national heritage," delving deeply into the origins and essence of Confucian culture. It is a groundbreaking and epoch-making work in the modernization of Chinese classical studies.