Glasgow Anniversary Lecture 3 Oct
Published: 20/09/2012
Event Date: 03/10/2012To mark the first anniversary of the opening of the Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow a special lecture `Revival of Confucianism and the Political Future of China` will be given by Prof. Xinzhong Yao, Director, Lau China Institute, King`s College London.
Speaker: Xinzhong Yao is professor and director of the Lau China Institute, King’s College London. Among his publications are Confucian Studies—An Anthology, co-edited with Wei-ming Tu, Routledge, volumes 1-4, 2010; Wisdom in Early Confucian and Israelite Traditions, Ashgate, 2006; An Introduction to Confucianism, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
Abstract: Most intellectuals in China would agree that political reform must be carried out, but they differ significantly concerning what to reform and how to do it. Among various approaches intensively debated is the one put forward by Confucians or Confucian scholars. This approach is by no means singular; rather it consists of a wide spectrum of political theories and proposals that are part of an overall revival movement which has accelerated since 2000. Their proposals range from the ‘Confucian Constitutional Government’ (????) in the higher realm of politics to ‘institutionalising Confucian religion’ (?????) in the lower realm. Are these theories and approaches relevant to today’s actual life and society? How realistically will they influence or shape China’s political future? To answer these questions we will look at the variety of activities engaged in the name of ‘reviving Confucianism’(?????????), analyse the political implications they carry with them, and examine how these implications can contribute to a synergy of Confucianism and the communist ideology in constructing the future of Chinese politics.
DATE: Wed 3 October 2012
TIME: Lecture 18.00-19.15; Networking 19.15-20.00
VENUE: TBA, University of Glasgow
To register your interest please visit: our booking site
Speaker: Xinzhong Yao is professor and director of the Lau China Institute, King’s College London. Among his publications are Confucian Studies—An Anthology, co-edited with Wei-ming Tu, Routledge, volumes 1-4, 2010; Wisdom in Early Confucian and Israelite Traditions, Ashgate, 2006; An Introduction to Confucianism, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
Abstract: Most intellectuals in China would agree that political reform must be carried out, but they differ significantly concerning what to reform and how to do it. Among various approaches intensively debated is the one put forward by Confucians or Confucian scholars. This approach is by no means singular; rather it consists of a wide spectrum of political theories and proposals that are part of an overall revival movement which has accelerated since 2000. Their proposals range from the ‘Confucian Constitutional Government’ (????) in the higher realm of politics to ‘institutionalising Confucian religion’ (?????) in the lower realm. Are these theories and approaches relevant to today’s actual life and society? How realistically will they influence or shape China’s political future? To answer these questions we will look at the variety of activities engaged in the name of ‘reviving Confucianism’(?????????), analyse the political implications they carry with them, and examine how these implications can contribute to a synergy of Confucianism and the communist ideology in constructing the future of Chinese politics.
DATE: Wed 3 October 2012
TIME: Lecture 18.00-19.15; Networking 19.15-20.00
VENUE: TBA, University of Glasgow
To register your interest please visit: our booking site