The rise of Confucian Citizens in China: Theoretical reflections and empirical explorations

Wang, Canglong

Abstract

This book explores the relationship between Confucianism and citizenship and the rise of Confucian citizens in contemporary China. Combining theoretical and empirical approaches to the topic, the book constructs new frameworks to examine the nuances and complexities of Confucianism and citizenship, exploring the process of citizen-making through Confucian education. By re-evaluating the concept of citizenship as a Western construct and therefore challenging the popular characterization of Confucianism and citizenship as incompatible, this book posits that a new type of citizen, the Confucian citizen, is on the rise in 21st-century China. The book's clear, accessible style makes it essential reading for students and scholars interested in citizenship, Confucianism and Chinese studies, and those with an interest in religion and philosophy more generally.

Citation

Wang, C. (2023). The rise of Confucian Citizens in China: Theoretical reflections and empirical explorations. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003343455

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Online Publication Date: Jul 7, 2023
• Publication Date: Jul 7, 2023
• Deposit Date: Aug 11, 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Series Title: Routledge Contemporary China Series
• Book Title: The Rise of Confucian Citizens in China: Theoretical Reflections and Empirical Explorations
• ISBN: 9781032380926
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003343455
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4320724