Philosophy of Education: A New Interpretation of Confucian Thought

Author: Li Jinglin
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a result of the author's reflections on Confucianism over the past decade or so. Its title, "The Philosophy of Education," implies an attempt to interpret Confucian thought, which serves as "philosophy," from the perspective of "education," in order to highlight its unique ideological connotations that differ from Western philosophy. Since the early 20th century, Western academic norms have been introduced into Chinese academic research, and the study of Confucian thought has largely been incorporated into the framework of "Chinese philosophy." However, in recent years, research on Confucianism has gradually shown a trend of academic shift. This shift is manifested in the focus on the "educational" significance of Confucianism. Confucianism has its own system of principles and philosophy, and calling it "philosophy" is without question. However, the role of Confucianism in Chinese culture and social life is fundamentally different from that of Western philosophy. Confucianism teaches the Six Arts, but it is clear that its emphasis is not on theory or knowledge.