Journal of East China Normal University (Philosophy and Social Sciences) ›› 2007, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (1): 121-125.doi: 10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5579.2007.01.022

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A Tentative Exploration of Wang Anshi's New Commentaries on the Book of History

Xiao-yi FANG   

  1. Institute of Ancient Chinese Book Studies, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062
  • Received:2006-08-10 Online:2007-02-25 Published:2007-01-29

Abstract:

New Commentaries on the Book of History was an improtant book written by Wang Anshi of the Northern Song Dynasty. It influenced imperial examinations for 60 years and represented Wang's political ideas and scholarship. In his interpretations of The Book of History, Wang Anshi set up a general and close connection between "the Way of heaven" and "human affairs" so as to participate in political practices and push the reform forward.

Key words: Wang Anshi new scholarship, New Commentaries on the Book of History

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