"Confucianism" on Confucianism

Author: Lü Ruohan
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: To evaluate the historical pros and cons, theories, and creative merits of this literary school, today's task is not only to rediscover historical materials and comprehensively acquire them, but also to integrate the formation of the school into the modern literary development process. It requires a more systematic exploration of the historical trajectory of the intellectual thought and mindset of the Lunyu school, delving deeply into the aesthetic logic of Lunyu school essays. It also involves clarifying the inherent tension and profound logical coherence within the stylistic form of prose, the humorous and leisurely trend, and the ideas of liberalism and individualism. This will reveal the characteristics of each level, sort out the rich and complex internal relationships, discard the stereotyped clichés and research approaches with ideological biases, and ultimately uncover the rich and complex essence of the "normative and value systems" of the Lunyu school and the humorous and leisurely trend. Here, the author strives to use new literary theoretical achievements and focal points of attention to inspire us to reassess history and engage in deeper reflection. External linguistic theories, psychological and cultural analyses will also occasionally illuminate the blind spots in our minds, offering inspiration and enlightenment. However, all of this must be grounded in a long-term focus on and accumulation of literary historical materials. Without this process of deep concentration, all abstractions and conclusions will be like towers built on sand.