從宋明理學到當代新儒家

Abstract

This book traces the development of Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism to contemporary New Confucianism by examining the concepts, principles, and research approaches of various Confucian masters, including Zhang Zai, Chen Baisha, Zhan Ruoshui, Luo Zhengan, Wang Yangming, Tang Junyi, Mou Zongsan, and Liu Shu-hsien.

It addresses the complexity of Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism and leads readers to a glimpse of its profound depths through the research achievements of contemporary New Confucianism. The book particularly focuses on the opposing interpretations of Tang Junyi and Mou Zongsan, outlining two different yet reconcilable research paths. Using the example of contemporary New Confucianism’s innovative reinterpretation, the book elucidates how their thoughts critically respond to anti-traditionalism and show that Confucianism can be revitalized.

The book is divided into three interrelated parts: the first part explains the core concepts of Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism; the second part examines the research of contemporary New Confucians, especially Tang Junyi and Mou Zongsan, comparing their distinct methods, interpretations, and conclusions; the third part analyzes how contemporary New Confucians draw on the insights of Song-Ming Confucians to innovate and reimagine Confucianism in response to Western philosophical influences and modernity, and participate in global ethical and religious dialogues.