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Ming Ru Xue’an

work by Huang Zongxi
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The Ming Ru Xue'an (1676; "Survey of Ming Confucianists") is a seminal work by Huang Zongxi, a prominent scholar and reformer of the early Qing dynasty. It is considered the first systematic history of Chinese philosophy. Huang Zongxi, who refused to serve the Qing dynasty after the fall of the Ming, dedicated his life to scholarly pursuits. His work aimed to develop objective standards for historical study and emphasized the importance of examining recent history, challenging the traditional focus solely on ancient texts. The Ming Ru Xue'an provides a comprehensive overview of Confucian thinkers during the Ming dynasty, contributing significantly to the understanding of Chinese intellectual history.1

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  1. Huang Zongxi
  2. Zeng Guofan
  3. Chinese literature - Classical literature
  4. Xiong Shili
  5. Chinese literature - Vernacular literature
  6. history of China - Philosophy and religion

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