| ID | 138917 |
| Title Proper | Modernizing Confucianism in China |
| Other Title Information | a repackaging of institutionalization to consolidate party leadership |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wu, Shufang |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In this article, I examine the state-supported “modernization” (xiandaihua) of Confucianism in China and argue that behind this revival is an intention to institutionalize Confucianism in order to consolidate the leadership and ideological control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, while the CCP-led government has pragmatically adopted Confucianism to maintain the current power structure, there is no evidence that Confucianism will become the theoretical heart of the party. Confucianism has not acquired, nor will it acquire, a political position equal to Marxism. Many Chinese intellectuals have confirmed this tendency. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Perspectives Vol. 39, No.2; Apr/Jun 2015: p.301–324 |
| Journal Source | Asian Perspectives Vol: 39 No 2 |
| Key Words | Ideology ; Modernization ; Confucianism ; Institutionalization ; Chinese Politics |