Neo-Confucian

Despite the supposed "Neo-Confucian collapse", the East Asian region is still growing much faster than the "Anglosphere".

Anglosphere Challenge, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

A corollary of Jinsai's outspoken subordination of principle within generative force was his denial of the relatively orthodox Neo-Confucian claim that human nature is united in morally good ri.

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008

In early-modern Japan, the Neo-Confucian emphasis on education also led to the formulation of a curriculum for women, as is evident in the Great Learning for Women (Onna daigaku), attributed to Kaibara Ekken, the

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008

But then being a Neo-Confucian did not necessarily mean that one had to agree with Zhu Xi on all counts.

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008

A key feature of Neo-Confucian philosophical discussions of ghosts and spirits is their naturalistic metaphysical character.

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008

Jinsai and Sorai both criticized the Neo-Confucian metaphysical notion of principle, stating that rather than a word with ancient, and therefore legitimate, Confucian origins, ri was a term that had derived in part from Daoist and Buddhist discourse and so was often wrongly construed in Neo-Confucian discussions out of ignorance and/or disregard for the sanctity of the original teachings of Confucianism.

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008

Together, rational principle and generative force constituted the basic ingredients of a variety of expressions of the Neo-Confucian affirmation of the reality of the world.

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008

Humaneness might well be deemed the most quintessential of all Confucian and Neo-Confucian virtues.

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008

The Neo-Confucian position may not seem particularly profound unless we consider the Buddhist position it opposes.

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008

There can be no doubt that Jinsai was not an orthodox, Zhu-Xi style Neo-Confucian.

Japanese Confucian Philosophy Tucker, John 2008