The intersection of politics and thought in Ryukyuan Confucianism: Sai On's uses of quan

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Sai On, a scholar who held high office in the Ch'ing dynasty, justified political policies varying from Confucian tradition with the concept of quan. Quan originally referred to measuring or making metal, and came to imply setting standards. Sai On, in his 'One Man's Views," reversed this association and regarded quan as the recognition of and preparation for the inevitable nature of change. Sai On advocated policies to improve public morality while encouraging economic growth, making statecraft an element of Confucian philosophy.

Political activity, Political aspects, Criticism and interpretation, Confucianism, One Man's Views (Book), On, Sai

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Striving for completeness: Quan Deyu and the evolution of the Tang intellectual mainstream

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Quan Deyu's role in Tang intellectual culture is discussed, with a focus on his interest in reinvigorating Tang literary culture, as an alternative to the 'guwen' movement associated with Han Yu. Topics include Quan Deyu's background and official career, his critique of literary practice, the promise of literary practice, his description of good literature, literary education and literary reforms, and Quan Deyu's literary practice.

China, Biography, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Intellectual life, T'ang dynasty, 618-907, Chinese literature, Quan Deyu

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Ambiguous boundaries: redefining royal authority in the Kingdom of Ryukyu

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Royal authority in Ryukyu is discussed, with a focus on changes and continuities in religion, ideology, and ceremonies. Topics include interpretation of the 'Omoro soshi' (collection of poem-songs); Sho Shin and the creation of royal ideology; ambiguous boundaries of king, priestess and sun; ambiguous boundaries of Ryukyu, Japan and China; and female officials as technicians.

Asia, Social aspects, Kings and rulers, Kings, Authority, Ryukyu Islands

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