Modern Confucian Objection against Communism in China

The Unique Case of Xu Fuguan

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ID13070079
AuthorsTéa Sernelj (0000-0002-3677-7810, University of Ljubljana, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume7
Issue1
Pages99-113
Publication date2019-01-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAsian Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2232-5131 • E-ISSN: 2350-4226
PublisherUniversity of Ljubljana (PUBLISHER • SI)
DOI10.4312/as.2019.7.1.99-113
OpenAlexW2912567426
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited1

The article investigates the political views of one of the most prominent representatives of the so-called second generation of Modern Confucianism, Xu Fuguan. It reveals his unique position within this intellectual movement. Even though all other adherents of Modern Confucianism were focused upon metaphysics and ontology rather than political theory, Xu believed that these lines of thought could not contribute enough to solving the various urgent social and political problems of modern China. In this regard, the present article focuses upon a critical analysis of Xu’s critique of the Chinese Communist Party. The author presents and evaluates his critique mainly with regard to his search for a resolution of the problematic and chaotic political and social situation of China during the first half of the 20th century. In conclusion, the author provides a critical evaluation of Xu’s social democratic thought and particularly of his attitude towards the Chinese Communist Party

China · Communism · Democracy · Epistemology · Metaphysics · Ontology · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Chinese history and philosophy · Law · Philosophy

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