Gourt > Society > Philosophy > Eastern Philosophy > Confucianism > Neo Confucianism (1)
Neo-Confucianism (理學 Pinyin: Lǐxué) is a form of Confucianism that was primarily developed during the Song Dynasty, but which can be traced back to Han Yu and Li Ao in the Tang Dynasty. The term should not be mistaken for New Confucianism which is an effort to apply Confucianism to the 21st century.
Neo-Confucianism was a response by the Confucians to the dominance of the Taoists and Buddhists. Neo-Confucians such as Zhu Xi recognized that the Confucian system of the time did not include a thoroughgoing metaphysical system and so devised one. There were many competing views within the Neo-Confucian community, but overall, a system emerged that resembled both Buddhist and Taoist thought of the time and some of the ideas expressed in the Book of Changes (I Ching) as well as other yin yang theories associated with the Taiji symbol (Taijitu). A well known Neo-Confucian motif is paintings of Confucius, Buddha, and Lao Tzu all drinking out of the same vinegar jar, paintings associated with the slogan "The three teachings are one!"
While Neo-Confucianism incorporated Buddhist and Taoist ideas, many Neo-Confucianists claimed to strongly oppose Buddhism and Taoism. One of Han Yu's most famous essays decries the worship of Buddhist relics. Zhu Xi in particular, wrote many essays attempting to explain how his ideas were not Buddhist or Taoist, and included some extremely heated denunciations of Buddhism and Taoism.
More on [ Neo-Confucianism ]
Read Ch12 Civ book. What happnd to Wendi?pg265 Who is Wu?pg270 What is Neo-Confucianism?pg 275 Invaders attack China from where?pg276
rodgarciawhap (Rodrigo Garcia) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:04:32 -0000
Read Ch12 Civ book. What happnd to Wendi?pg265 Who is Wu?pg270 What is Neo-Confucianism?pg 275 Invaders attack China from where?pg276
500
Chu Hsi's Confucian Philosophy in Korea - A quick overview of the development of Neo-Confucian thought in Korea during the Joseon dynasty.
Confucianism in the Edo (Tokugawa) Period - An overview of the Neo-Confucian doctrines adopted under Japan's Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867).
404
East Asian Confucian-Buddhist Debate - Charles Muller's annotated translation of two key texts from the conflict between Buddhists and Neo-Confucians in 14th and 15th century Korea.
Japanese Neo-Confucianism - Article covering the introduction and development of Neo-Confucian teachings in Tokugawa Japan.
Neo-Confucianism - Brief article by Richard Hooker describing the historical context and various schools of Neo-Confucian thought.
Meta Description: [ The tenth chapter in the learning module, Chinese Philosophy. This chapter discusses the main outlines of Neo-Confucianism in its two schools: the School of Mind and the School of Principle ]
Neo-Confucianism - Short article by Michael C. Kalton.
Neo-Confucianism and Later Confucian Philosophy - An article from Chinaknowledge covering the historical context of the Neo-Confucian awakening, and profiling some key thinkers within this tradition.
Some Ming Buddhist Responses to Neo-Confucianism - A 1988 paper by Chun-Fang Yu in the Journal of Chinese Philosophy, reviewing these replies to Neo-Confucian attacks on Buddhist doctrine.
The Neo-Confucian Confrontation with Buddhism: A Structural And Historical Analysis - A 1988 paper by Edward T. Ch'ien in the Journal of Chinese Philosophy. Notes the ways in which Neo-Confucian teachings and attitudes toward Buddhism changed over time.
Wesleyan Confucian Etext Project - Project to compile electronic texts of Confucian and related philosophical writings, especially Neo-Confucian writings from the 11th to 18th centuries. Extensive online Chinese-language texts are available.
