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Wang Shizhen's Criticisms at Neo - Confucianism in the Scope of Historiography

Mao-wei QIAN   

  • Received:2001-05-12 Online:2002-05-01 Published:2025-12-18

Abstract:

Wang Shizhen opposed the Song Neo - Confucianism in his life. He criticized the writing genre used in the Spring and Autumn Annals, denied orthodox views, rearranged for the tradition of doctrines, and reinterpreted Song Neo - Confucianist comments on history with historicism and Taoism, thus arriving at a recognition true to history. He was a noticeable critic on Neo - Confucian historiography between Zhu Zhishan and Li Zhi.

Key words: Wang Shizhen, Neo - Confucian historiography, historical criticism