Confucianism
47 articles tagged with "Confucianism"
Cultural Reform in Early Republican China
Explore early Republican China's cultural reform movement through *New Youth*, debates at Peking University, and the May Fourth Movement.
The Decline and Transformation of China in the Early 20th Century
Explore China's transformative early 20th century journey from Qing Dynasty collapse to warlordism, highlighting key figures and events that shaped its political landscape.
The Costs and Consequences of Modernization in Late Meiji Japan
Explore Japan's complex journey during the Meiji period balancing rapid modernization with cultural preservation amid internal strife.
Japan's Meiji Restoration: Western Institutions and Traditional Values
Japan's Meiji Restoration blended Western institutions with traditional Confucian values, modernizing governance, military, and economy to become a global power.
Perrys Arrival and Japan's Transition to Modernity
Perry's arrival in 1853 marked Japan's transition from isolation to engagement with the West, leading to the Meiji Restoration and significant political and cultural changes.
The Hundred Days of Reform: A Brief but Influential Period in Chinese History
Explore the brief yet impactful period of Emperor Guangxu's reforms in late 19th-century China, showcasing attempts at modernization before conservative forces halted progress.
The Self-Strengthening Movement in Late 19th Century China
Explore China's Self-Strengthening Movement in late 19th century, blending Western technology with Confucian values.
Christianity's Spread in Late Imperial China
Explore how Christianity's spread in late imperial China challenged Confucian values, leading to social and political upheaval.
Chinese Responses to Western Encroachments: From Isolation to Cultural Threat
Explore China's response to Western encroachment in the 19th century, from initial isolation to recognizing cultural threats.
Chinese Worldview and Foreign Relations During the Qing Dynasty
Explore how cultural superiority during the Qing Dynasty shaped limited trade relations with European powers.
The Jesuits and Cultural Adaptation in Late Imperial China
Explore how Jesuit missionaries navigated Chinese culture during the Qing Dynasty, facing both acceptance and conflict with Vatican authorities over cultural assimilation.
The Fujiwara Ascendancy: A Turning Point in Early Medieval Japan
Explore the pivotal rise of the Fujiwara clan in 645 CE, reshaping Japanese politics, culture, and economy through Chinese influence.
Challenges to Traditional Order in Late Imperial China
Explore the decline of Qing China's stability due to cultural pride and bureaucratic inefficiencies amid population growth and external threats.
China's Technological Paradox: Innovation Without Mastery
Explore China's technological paradox from 1044 AD to 1793 AD, where early innovations led to eventual European dominance due to Confucian disdain for practical technology.
Chinese Art in Historical Context
Explore Chinese art's role in societal norms during the Ming and Qing dynasties, reflecting Confucian values through scholar-officials' works and artisans' functional creations.
Chinese Civilization under Manchu Rule: Elite Culture and Aesthetic Values
Explore China's Manchu rule from 1644 to 1912, focusing on Confucian values and conservative cultural practices.
Kangxi Emperor's Reign: A Blend of Tradition and Foreign Influence
Kangxi's reign balanced tradition and foreign influence, restoring Beijing while integrating Jesuit missionaries' knowledge into Chinese governance.
The Rise and Rule of the Qing Dynasty
Explore the complex transition from Ming to Qing dynasty through peasant revolts, Manchu intervention, and cultural assimilation.
Women and Peasants in Chinese History
Explore the overlooked roles of women and peasants in Chinese history through a lens of Confucianism, foot-binding, and peasant revolts.
The Classical Age: Tang to Song Dynasties
Explore the zenith of Chinese civilization from Tang to Song Dynasties, marked by political stability, cultural flourishing, and technological advancements.
The Sung Dynasty's Reinforcement of Confucian Institutions
Explore how the Song Dynasty maintained stability through Confucian bureaucracy and examination-based official recruitment.
Peasant Life in Imperial China: Land Tenure and Rebellion
Explore land tenure's impact on peasant life and rebellion in imperial China, revealing how population growth strained resources leading to widespread unrest.
Stability and Change in Imperial China
Explore Imperial China's stability over centuries, marked by dynastic shifts justified by the mandate of heaven while maintaining cultural continuity.
Peasant Rebellion and Religious Movements in Early Imperial China
Explore the rise of Taoism and impact of religious movements on peasant rebellion during the Han dynasty's social unrest.
Buddhism's Impact on Early Medieval Chinese Society
Explore early medieval China's transformation through Buddhism's spread and competition with Confucianism from Han Dynasty collapse to Tang period.
The Integrated Role of Confucian Bureaucracy in Ancient China
Explore how Confucian values shaped governance and bureaucracy in ancient China, emphasizing moral leadership and political stability.
The Examination System and Confucian Influence on Chinese Imperial Administration
Explore how the imperial examination system shaped Chinese governance, promoting Confucian values and meritocracy despite occasional corruption.
The Role of Civil Servants in Imperial China
Explore the role of civil servants in maintaining order and efficiency through merit-based examinations during centuries of imperial Chinese governance.
Confucian Orthodoxy in Imperial China
Explore how Confucianism became dominant in imperial China, influencing governance and education from Han dynasty onwards through syncretic integration.
The Emergence of Imperial Bureaucracy in Ancient China
Explore ancient China's transition from fragmented states to centralized imperial rule through bureaucratic development, highlighting key figures and systems that shaped its enduring governance model.
The Evolution of Imperial Authority in Ancient China
Explore how imperial authority evolved from the Qin to Tang dynasties through standardized governance, divine legitimacy, and bureaucratic reforms in ancient China.
The Foundations of Classical Chinese Civilization under the Tang Dynasty
Explore Tang dynasty's role in shaping classical Chinese civilization through political unity, economic prosperity, and Confucian values.
Decline and Transformation of the Han Dynasty: Cultural Legacy and Political Fragmentation
Explore the fall of ancient China's Han Dynasty, marked by political instability, external threats, and cultural fragmentation leading to significant historical shifts.
The Unification and Consolidation of Ancient China: Ch'in and Han Dynasties
Explore China's unification under the Ch'in and Han Dynasties, marking the transition from fragmented states to a centralized empire with lasting administrative systems.
Isolation and Independence: China's Historical Self-Sufficiency
Explore China's historical self-sufficiency through geographic isolation and internal development, contrasting it with other major civilizations.
Documentation and Continuity in Early Chinese History
Explore the role of Confucian scholars in shaping early Chinese historiography, focusing on continuity and tradition while documenting governance and cultural practices.
China's Unique Civilizational Continuity
Explore China's remarkable civilizational continuity shaped by geography, bureaucracy, and Confucianism through millennia.
China's Unique Ethical Traditions and Architectural Legacy
Explore ancient China's unique ethical traditions and architectural legacies, from Confucianism to the Great Wall.
Ancient Chinese Philosophical Rivalries: Mo-Tzu and Taoism
Explore the philosophical rivalry between Mo-Tzu's universal altruism and Taoism during ancient China, challenging Confucian dominance.
Confucius's Influence on Chinese Education and Governance
Explore how Confucius's teachings shaped moral governance in China through centuries of educational reform and ethical leadership.
The Legalists and Confucians in Ancient China
Explore the debates between Legalists and Confucians during China's Warring States period (475–221 BC), reflecting broader societal changes towards centralized authority.
Religious Practices and Social Divisions in Early Imperial China
Explore religious practices in early imperial China, revealing social hierarchies and cultural norms shaped by elite rituals and common nature worship.
The Emergence and Evolution of Clan-Based Social Structures in Ancient China
Explore clan-based social structures during the Chou period in ancient China, emphasizing marriage rules, patriarchal authority, and Confucian ideals.
The Period of the Warring States: A Transformational Era in Early China
Explore the transformative era of the Warring States in ancient China, from 403-221 BC, leading to the first unified empire under Qin.
The Chou Dynasty's Cultural Impact Amidst Political Fragmentation
Explore the Chou Dynasty's impact on ancient China through political fragmentation and cultural advancements.
The Fall of Shang Dynasty and Rise of Zhou in Ancient China
Explore the pivotal transition from Shang to Zhou Dynasty in ancient China, shaping millennia of imperial rule.
The Enduring Nature of Chinese Civilization
Explore China's 2500-year history marked by cultural continuity, Confucian influence, and political stability despite divisions.