Modern New Confucianism
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Modern New Confucianism is a 20th-century revival and reinterpretation of Confucian thought that emphasizes moral self-cultivation, humanism, and engagement with modern philosophical currents such as democracy, science, and liberalism.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Modern New Confucianism canonical | 1 |
| New Confucianism | 1 |
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Target entity: Modern New Confucianism Context triple: [Wang Yangming, influenced, Modern New Confucianism]
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Neo-Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism is a later development of Confucian thought that integrated metaphysical and ethical ideas to shape the philosophical, educational, and social foundations of East Asian societies.
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Confucianism
Confucianism is an ancient Chinese philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper conduct in personal and political life.
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Hundred Schools of Thought
The Hundred Schools of Thought were a flourishing array of philosophical traditions in ancient China, including Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, and others, that profoundly shaped Chinese intellectual and political culture.
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D.
History of Chinese Political Thought During the Early Qin Period
History of Chinese Political Thought During the Early Qin Period is a seminal scholarly work by Liang Qichao that systematically analyzes the development of Chinese political ideas and philosophies prior to the Qin dynasty’s unification.
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E.
Donghak (Eastern Learning)
Donghak (Eastern Learning) was a 19th-century Korean religious and social reform movement that blended Confucian, Buddhist, Daoist, and indigenous beliefs to challenge feudal oppression and foreign influence.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Modern New Confucianism Target entity description: Modern New Confucianism is a 20th-century revival and reinterpretation of Confucian thought that emphasizes moral self-cultivation, humanism, and engagement with modern philosophical currents such as democracy, science, and liberalism.
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A.
Neo-Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism is a later development of Confucian thought that integrated metaphysical and ethical ideas to shape the philosophical, educational, and social foundations of East Asian societies.
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B.
Confucianism
Confucianism is an ancient Chinese philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper conduct in personal and political life.
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C.
Hundred Schools of Thought
The Hundred Schools of Thought were a flourishing array of philosophical traditions in ancient China, including Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, and others, that profoundly shaped Chinese intellectual and political culture.
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D.
History of Chinese Political Thought During the Early Qin Period
History of Chinese Political Thought During the Early Qin Period is a seminal scholarly work by Liang Qichao that systematically analyzes the development of Chinese political ideas and philosophies prior to the Qin dynasty’s unification.
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E.
Donghak (Eastern Learning)
Donghak (Eastern Learning) was a 19th-century Korean religious and social reform movement that blended Confucian, Buddhist, Daoist, and indigenous beliefs to challenge feudal oppression and foreign influence.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Chinese intellectual movement
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Confucian revival movement ⓘ philosophical movement ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
provide a spiritual foundation for modern Chinese society
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reconstruct Confucianism as a modern philosophy ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Cheng Chung-ying
NERFINISHED
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Feng Youlan NERFINISHED ⓘ Mou Zongsan NERFINISHED ⓘ Qian Mu NERFINISHED ⓘ Tang Junyi NERFINISHED ⓘ Tu Weiming NERFINISHED ⓘ Xiong Shili NERFINISHED ⓘ Xu Fuguan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedInRegion |
Hong Kong
NERFINISHED
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Mainland China NERFINISHED ⓘ Taiwan NERFINISHED ⓘ overseas Chinese communities ⓘ |
| emergedInCentury | 20th century ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
dialogue between Chinese and Western thought
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engagement with modernity ⓘ humanism ⓘ moral self-cultivation ⓘ |
| engagesWith |
Kantian philosophy
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analytic philosophy ⓘ existentialism ⓘ phenomenology ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Contemporary New Confucianism
NERFINISHED
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Dangdai Xin Ruxue NERFINISHED ⓘ Modern Neo-Confucianism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSubMovement |
first generation New Confucianism
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second generation New Confucianism ⓘ third generation New Confucianism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| holdsView |
Confucian moral cultivation is compatible with modern individual autonomy
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Confucianism can serve as a public philosophy in modern societies ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism
NERFINISHED
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Western philosophy NERFINISHED ⓘ classical Confucianism ⓘ democratic thought ⓘ liberalism ⓘ modern science ⓘ |
| originatedIn | China NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| promotes |
renewed understanding of li (ritual propriety)
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renewed understanding of ren (humaneness) ⓘ renewed understanding of tian (Heaven) ⓘ |
| respondsTo |
May Fourth New Culture Movement
NERFINISHED
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critiques of tradition in early 20th-century China ⓘ |
| seeksTo |
reconcile Confucianism with democracy
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reconcile Confucianism with human rights ⓘ reconcile Confucianism with modern education ⓘ reconcile Confucianism with science ⓘ |
| topicOf |
contemporary debates on Confucian constitutionalism
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scholarly works in comparative philosophy ⓘ |
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