Journal of East China Normal University (Philosophy and Social Sciences) ›› 2005, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (4): 1-7, 120.

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Mencius' Doctrine of Kingcraft in the Context of Western Academia——A Criticism at a Popular Understanding of Mencius' Doctrine of Kingcraft

Ze-bo YANG   

  • Received:2005-03-17 Online:2005-07-01 Published:2005-04-25

Abstract:

For a long time the academia has always comprehended Mencius' doctrine of kingcraft from a viewpoint of Western democracy.In essence, his kingcraft is nothing but a utopian monarchy, which keeps a huge tension between ideal politics and realistic politics.Mencius' doctrine of kingcraft has played a key role in the development of Chinese political history.

Key words: Mencius, utopian politics, realistic politics,  

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