The Revolution in the Literati Circle, which took place in early modern China, was a cultural movement aimed at transforming classical Chinese language and literature. In 1899, Liang Qichao (1873-1929), frustrated by the failure of the Reform Movement of 1898, saw an urgent need to reform and uplift the national character of the Chinese people. He u…
This term refers to elevation of moral character, a concept which is first mentioned in early Confucian classics such as The Analects and The Book of Changes. Confucianism placed great emphasis on human morals, believing that such morals should be constantly fostered and elevated; and this is the process of moral elevation. By steadfastly observing …
In this context, two handles mean a sovereign ruler has the power to both confer rewards and mete out punishments. Both are basic ways of governance and have been subjects of discussion in different schools of thought. Ancient scholar Hanfeizi (280?-233 BC) attached great importance to the role of rewards and punishments in governance, believing t…