Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Contemporary Chinese studies of Zhuzi in Mainland China

  • State of the Field Report II
  • Published:
Dao Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Z{uphu} Xi (1130–1200) was one of the most influential philosophers in the history of Chinese philosophy. From the beginning of the fourteenth century until 1905, when the examination system was abolished, his and C{upheng} Yi’s interpretations of the Confucian Classics were regarded as orthodox and served as the basis of civil service examinations and intellectual standards for the Chinese literati. His influence was not limited to China, as his thoughts became orthodoxy in Korea and in some important schools of thought in Japan (see Chan). Because of his great contribution to culture, Z{uphu} Xi has been honored as Zhuzi or Z{uphu} Fuzi. This paper will review contemporary Chinese studies of Zhuzi, particularly of his philosophy, that have been conducted in mainland China since 1980.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Cai, Fanglu 2000. ZHU Xi and Chinese Culture. Guiyang: Guizhou Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Chan, Wing-tsit 1982a.The Disciples of Zhuzi. Taipei: Taiwan Xuesheng Shuju.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1982b. Papers on ZHU Xi. Taipei: Taiwan Xuesheng shuju.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1987a.Zhuzi’sDisciples. Taipei: Taiwan Xuesheng Shuju.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1987b.Chu Hsi’s Life andThought. Hong Kong: The Chinese University Press.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1988.New Studies on Zhuzi. Taipei: Taiwan Xuesheng shuju.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1990. ZHU Xi. Taipei: Dongda Tushu Chuban Youxian Gongsi.

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen, Daixiang1997. Sagely Heart in Bitter Rain: A Biography of ZHU Xi. Beijing: Yanshan Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • -. 2002. “Modern Neo-Confucianism and Zhuzi’s School.” Ph. D. dissertation, Nankai University.

  • —. 2003.Modern Neo Confucianism and Zhuzi’s School. Changsha: Hunan Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen, Lai.1983. “An Evidential Study of Two Pieces of Material about Cheng-Zhu’s doctrine of Principle and Material Force.”Studies of History of Chinese Philosophy. No.3: 76–79.

  • -. 1985. “Zhu Xi’s Philosophical System and Its Formation and Development.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Beijing University.

  • — 1988. A Study on ZHU Xi’s Philosophy. Beijing: Zhongguo Shehui Kexue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 1989.The Dating of Zhuzi’s Utters. Shanghai: Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 1991.Song and Ming Neo Confucianism. Shenyang: Liaoning Jiaoyu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 2000.A Study of Zhuzi’s Philosophy. Shanghai: Huadong Shifan Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen, Shaofeng 2001. “ZHU Xi and Daoist Philosophy.”Beida Philosophy Journal (Zhexue Meng) 2: 103–120.

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen, Zhengfu & He Zhijing 1984. A Critical Biography of ZHU Xi. Nanchang: Jiangxi Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Cheng, Yong 1999. “A study of Zhu Xi’s Aesthetics.”QiluXuekan. No. 6: 38–41.

  • Cui, Fuji 2001. “Zhu Xi and Buddhism.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Beijing University.

  • Deng, Aimin 1989. A Study of Philosophy of ZHU Xi and WANG Shouren. Shanghai: Huadong Shifan Danxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Fan, Shoukang 1983.Zhui and His Philosophy. Beijing: Zhonghua Shuju.

    Google Scholar 

  • Fang, Yanshou 2000.Zhu Xi’s Academies and Disciples:Huadong Shifan Danxue Chubanshe.

  • Fang, Xudong 2001. “A study of WU Cheng’s philosophical Thoughts.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Beijing University.

  • Feng, Youlan 1962.The Second Collections of Essays on History of Chinese Philosophy. Shanghai: Shanghai Renmin Chubanshe

    Google Scholar 

  • — 1988:A New History of Chinese Philosophy. Beijing: Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Fujian Society of History of Chinese Philosophy 1993. Papers on ZHU Xi Thoughts. Xiamen: Xiamen Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Gao, Lingyin and CHEN Qifang 1986.Zhui Studies in Fujian. Fuzhou: Fujian Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 1987. ZHU Xi’s Deeds. Shanghai: Shanghai Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Gao, Jichun 2001. “Doctrine of Dao and Politics in the Middle of Southern Song: The Root of Qingyuan Censorship.”Ph. D. Dissertation, He0bei University.

  • Gao, Quanxi. 1992. Principle versus Mindheart: Neo Confucianism of ZHU XiandLuJiuyuan. Beijing: Sanlian Shudian.

    Google Scholar 

  • Guo, Qi. 1995a. “A Real Portrait of Forsaking Confucianism for Buddhism: Two Lost Articles of Zhu Xi.”Ranwen Zazhi. No. 2: 29–31.

    Google Scholar 

  • -. 1995b. “Zhu Xi’s Poems and Articles inShiyi.”Sichuan DaxueXuebao. No. 3: 57–58.

  • -. 1997a. “The relationship between Fujian and Zhejiang Editions ofComplete Works of Zhu Xi in Song dynasty.”Sichuan Daxue Xuebao. No. 4: 72–75.

  • -. 1997b. “Zhu Xi’s Visit to Huizhou.”AnhuiShixue No. 2: 22–26.

  • -. 1997c. “Zhu Xi’s Six Poems.”Zhongguo Wenxue Yanjiu. No.3: 50–51.

  • -. 1998. “Zhu Xi’s Study of Chan with Daoqian.”Renwen Zazhi. No. 2.

  • -. 2000a. “The Sequence of Zhu Xi’sFourBooks.”Sichuan Daxue Xuebao. No. 6: 93–96.

  • — 2000b. A Biography of ZHU Xi. Chengdu: Sichuan Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • -. 2001a. “The Profound Influence of Daoism upon Zhu Xi’s Thought.”Zhongguo Daojiao. No. 1: 28–30.

  • -.2001b. “On Some Questions Regarding Zhu Xi’s Compilation ofZizhitongjian Gangmu.” Sichuan DaxueXuebao. No.6: 84–90.

  • -. 2002. “On Zhu Xi’s Basic Attitude toward History.”Sichuan Daxue Xuebao. No. 5: 91–94.

  • Han, Zhongwen. 1989. A Study of ZHU Xi’s Thoughts on Education. Nanchang: Jiangxijiaoyu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hong, Jun. 2003. A Comparative Study of ZHU Xi’s andLi Ligu’s Philosophies. Beijing: Zhongguo Shehui Kexue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hou, Wailu. 1997.A History of Song and Ming Neo Confucianism. Beijing: Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Huang, Gan. 2000. “AStudy of Huang Gan’s Philosophical Thoughts.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Beijing University.

  • Huang, Xiaoshi. 1993. “Similarities and Differences between Zhu Xi’s and Hegel’s Categories.”Nanjing Daxue Xuebao. No. 3: 76–80.

  • Jiang, Chenghua. 1999. ZHU Xi. Shenzhen: Haitian Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Jiang, Guanghui. 1993. “On ZHU Xi’s Systemization of the Doctrine of Heart-mind and Human Nature.”Hanxue Yanjiu. 11.1: 29–48.

    Google Scholar 

  • Jiang, Zhenshuo. 2000. “A Study of Zhuzi’s Theory of Substance and Function.” Ph.D. Dissertation, Beijing University.

  • Jing, Haifeng.1995. “An Inquiry into the Concept of Substance and Function in Zhuzi’s Philosophy.”Shenzheng Daxue Xuebao. No. 4: 38–42.

  • Kong, Iinghong. 1998. “Zhu Xi’s Philosophy and Daoist Philosophy and Religion.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Zhongshan University.

  • — 2001. ZHU Xi’s Philosophy and Daoist Philosophy and Religion. Baoding: Hebei Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Le, Shouming.1981. “The Buddhist Doctrine of Principle and Fact and Zhu Xi’s doctrine of Principle and Force.”Zhexue Yanjiu. No. 9: 31–36.

  • Li, Minci.1998. “A Textual Study ofZhuzi’s Classified Sayings.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Beijing University.

  • Li, Suping. 1994. A Critical Biography of ZHU Xi. Nanning: Guangxi Jiaoyu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 1995.A Comparative Study of thePractical Learningin China, Japan, and Korea. Hefei: AnhuiRenmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Li, Shijin. 2000. “Zhu Xi’s Literary Theory.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Fudan University.

  • Li, Xiangxian. 1947.Zhuzi’s Philosophy. Beiping: Shehui Kexue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Li, Youbing.2002. “Self-Cultivation and Perception: A Study of Zhuzi’s Doctrine of Equilibrium and Harmony.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Fudan University.

  • Lin, Yingxi. 1999. “A Comparative Study of LEE Toegye’s and Zhu Xi’s Scholarship on theBook ofjChanges.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Beijing University.

  • Liu, Chengxiang. 1997. “On the Origin of ZHOU Lianxi’sTaijitushuo.” M.A. Thesis, Yuelu Academy.

  • -. 2002. “A Study of Zhuzi’s Early Thoughts.”Ph. D. Dissertation, Zhongguo Shehui Kexueyuan.

  • Liu, Huasong. 2001. “A Study of Interchangeable Words in Zhu Xi’sCommentry on the Book of Poetry.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Nanjing University.

  • Meng, Peiyuan. 1984/1998. The Evolution of Neo Confucianism: From ZHU Xi to WANG Fuzhiand DAI Zhen, 1st and 2nd eds. Fuzhou: Fujian Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mo, Lifeng. 2000. A Study of ZHU Xi’s Literature. Nanjing: Nanjing University.

    Google Scholar 

  • Pan, Liyong. 1999.Zhuzi’sNeo Confucian Aesthetic. Beijing: Dongfang Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Peng, Yongjieg. 2002. The Controversy between ZHU Xi and Lu Jiuyuan: A Comparative Study of Zhu andLu’s Philosophies. Beijing: Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Piao, Yongzheng2001. “A Comparative Study of Zhu Xi and Li Er’s Thoughts on Education.” Ph.D. Dissertation, Beijing Shifan University.

  • Qian, Mu 1986.A New Study of Zhuzi. Chengdu: Bashu Shushe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 2002.Art Outline of ZhuziScholarship. Beijing: Sanlian Shudian.

    Google Scholar 

  • Ren, Jiyu. 1982. “Zhu Xi and Religion.”Zhongguo Shehui Kexue. No. 2: 49–61.

  • Shu, Jingnan. 1991. ZHU Xi’s Lost Articles. Nanjing: Jiangsu Guji Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1992.A Comprehensive Biography of Zhuzi. Fuzhou: Fujian Jiaoyu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 2001. A Comprehensive Chronology of ZHU Xi. Shanghai: Huadong Shifan Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 2003.A Comprehensive Biography of Zhuzi. Beijing: Shangwu Yinshuguan.

    Google Scholar 

  • Su, Pinxiao. 1998: ZHU Xi and Shu Learning in Song Dynasty. Beijing: Gaodeng Jiaoyu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Sun, Li. 2002a. “A New Inquiry into Zhu Xi’s Doctrine of Mind-Heart and Human Nature.”Ph. D. Dissertation, Nankai University.

  • — 2002b. “The Change from the Old Theory of Centrality and Harmony to the New One in ZHU Xi’s Thought.”Xiangtan DaxueShehuiKexueXuebao. 26.4: 37–39.

    Google Scholar 

  • Sun, Yikai. 1992. “Zhu Xi and Daoism.”Wen ShiZhe. No. 1: 30–35.

  • Tan, Zuowen. 2000. “A Study of Zhu Xi’s Commentary on theBook of Poetry.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Beijing University.

  • Wang, Jingming. 1988. “New developments in Zhuzi Studies.”Zhongguo Zhexueshi Yanjiu. 1988, No. 2.

  • Wang, Maohong, 1998.A Chronology of Zhuzi. Beijing: Zhonghua Shuju.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wu, Changgeng. 2000.Five Textual Studies on Discrimination of Zhu and Lu’s Learning. Nanchang: Jiangxi Gaoxiao Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wu, Yining. 1990. ZHU Xi and Song Yuan Ming Neo Confucianism. Beijing: Guoji Wenhua Chuban Gongsi.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wuyishan Center for ZHU Xi Studies. 1989. ZHU Xi and Chinese Culture. Shanghai: Xuelin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1998. ZHU Xi Studies on the Mainland and in Taiwan: Papers from the Conference in Memory of ZHU Xi’s 865th Birthday and His Contribution to Chinese Culture 865. Xiamen: Xiamen Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Xu, Deming. 2000. Editions of ZHU Xi’s Works. Beijing: Zhongguo Wenlian Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Xu, Gang. 2001. “GreatLearning, Doctrine of Mean, and Zhu Xi’s Natural Philosophy.”HuadongShifanDaxueXuebao. N0.3,50-53,56.

  • — 2002. Essays on ZHU Xi’s Natural Philosophy. Fuzhou: Fujian Jiaoyu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Xu, Yuanhe. 1994.Confucianism and Eastern Culture. Beijing: Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang, Guorong. 1997. Thinking through WANG Yangming’s Philosophical System. Beijing: Sanlian Shudian.

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang, Jinxin. 1986. ZHU Xi and the Yuelu Academy. Shanghai: Huadong Shifa Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang, Tianshi. 1982. ZHU Xi and His Philosophy. Beijing: Zhonghua Shuju.

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang, Yonglong. 2000. “A Study ofZhuzi’s Classified Sayings.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Fudan University.

  • Yu, Yue. 1986. ZHU Xi: The Great Synthesizer. Nanchang: Jiangxi Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Zeng, Yi. 2000. “Human Nature and Feeling: A Study of Huxiang School.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Fudan. University.

  • —. 2001. “WANG Yangming’s Critique of Zhuzi’s Knowing without Acting: Zhuzi and Huxiang Scholars’ View on the Relationship Between Knowledge andAction.”New Studies on Song Dynasty. Vol.1: 345–358. Shanghai: Cishu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 2002a. “Evolution in Zhuzi’s Early Scholarship and the Change of His Attitude toward Buddhism.”JiezhuangBuddhism.Vol.1: 128–145. Suzhou: Jiezhuang Xiyuansi.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 2002b. “Review of SHU Jingnan’s A Comprehensive Chronology of ZHU Xi.” China Scholarship. Vol.11: 331–333. Beijing: Shangwu Yinshuguan.

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhang, Jiacai.1998. “Chen Chun and Zhuzi’s School.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Nankai University.

  • Zhang, Liwen. 1981. A Study of ZHU Xi’s Thought, 1st ed. Beijing: Zhongguo Shehui Kexue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1994. Study on ZHU Xi’s Thought, 2nded. Beijing: Zhongguo Shehui Kexue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1995. A Comparative Study of ZHU Xi’s and LEE Toegye’s Thoughts. Taipei: Wenjin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • —. 1998. A Critical Biography of ZHU Xi. Nanjing: Nanjing Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhang, Pinduan. 2001. “A Summary of the International Conference on Zhuzi and 21 Century 21.”WenShiZhe. No.2:121-123.

  • Zhang, Shiying. 1990. “zhu Xi and Plato, Hegel.”Beijing Daxue Xuebao. No. 6: 78–84.

  • Zhao, Feng. 1996. “Zhu Xi’s Ultimate Concern.” Ph. D. Dissertation, Zhongguo Shehui Kexueyuan.

  • Zhu, Hanmin and XIAO Yongming. 2001. ZHU Xi: A Great Confucian. Shijiazhuang: Hebei Renmin Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhu, Jieren. 2001.Zhuzi Studies towards the 21 st Century: Essays from the Conference in Memory of Zhu Xi’s 870th Birthday. Shanghai: Huadong Shifan Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhu, Minche. 1991.A Study on the Syntax of Zhuzi’s Classified Sayings. Wuhan: Changjiang Wenyi Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhu, Xi. 1983.Commentary on theFourBooks. Beijing: Zhonghua Shuju.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 1986.Zhuzi’s Classified Sayings. Beijing: Zhonghua Shuju.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 1996. ZHU Xi’s Collection. Chengdu: Sichuan Jiaoyu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 2000–2002. Complete Works of ZHU Xi. Vol.I-III. Shanghai: Shanghai Guji Chubanshe and Hefei: Anhui Jiaoyu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 2001. ZHU Xi’sManuscripts. Shenyang: LiaoningMeishu Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • — 2002. ZHU Xi’s Manuscripts of Letters and Articles. Shanghai: Shuhua Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

  • ZhuZiXuekan. Vol. 9–12 (1998–2002). Hefei:Huangshan Shushe.

  • Zou, Yongxian. 1989.ZhuZi Studies. Xiamen: Xianmen Daxue Chubanshe.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Shanghai University, Shanghai, China

    Xudong Fang (Assistant Professor of History)

Authors
  1. Xudong Fang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Fang, X. Contemporary Chinese studies of Zhuzi in Mainland China. Dao 3, 121–141 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02910344

Download citation

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02910344

Keywords

Search

Navigation