The Philosophy of Chinese Moral Education

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction of the Philosophy and the Book

   • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

   Pages 1-11

3. The Conceptual Origin and the First Flowering

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 13-13

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   2. The Heart of Tao Is Subtle: The Emergence of the Philosophy of Chinese Moral Education

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 15-33

   3. High Mountains of Admiration: The Philosophy of Moral Education of the Confucian Big Three

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 35-64

   4. The Contention of a Hundred Schools of Thought: The Philosophy of Moral Education in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 65-84

4. The Era of Conflict, Adaptation, and Integration

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 85-85

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   2. Confucianism’s Ascent to State Orthodoxy: The Philosophy of Moral Education in the Western Han Dynasty

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 87-109

   3. Farewell to Migrating Geese: The Philosophy of Moral Education in a Time of Rebellion

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 111-132

   4. Promoting Morality for Ultimate Liberation: The Philosophy of Moral Education in Religious Taoism and Buddhism

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 133-159

5. The Era of Full Development and Transformation

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 161-161

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   2. Flying Dragons in the Sky: The Philosophy of Moral Education in the School of Principle of Neo-Confucianism

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 163-191

   3. My Heart Is the Universe: The Philosophy of Moral Education in the School of Mind of Neo-Confucianism

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 193-216

6. The Era of Crises, Learning, and Regeneration

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 217-217

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   2. From Practical Learning to Chinese Substance and Western Utility: The Philosophy of Moral Education in an Era of Crises

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 219-245

   3. When East Met West: The Philosophy of Moral Education at a Historical Turning Point

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 247-271

   4. The Philosophy of Chinese Moral Education for the Twenty-First Century: Challenges, Regeneration, and Significance

      • Zhuran You, A. G. Rud, Yingzi Hu

      Pages 273-291

7. Back Matter

   Pages 293-309

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The book depicts a unique historical and cultural phenomenon, the philosophy of Chinese moral education, in an attempt to capture the essence of Chinese culture. While tracing the historical journey of this philosophy, the book rearranges and interprets the conceptual frameworks concerning moral education in various Chinese philosophical schools and religions. In so doing, it summarizes the ideas of human relations, man and nature, cosmology, moral virtues, and educational approaches, posing intriguing questions about how they have influenced Chinese characteristics, social norms, and value orientations. In particular, the book brings up discussions on the culture of family and state, the challenges that the philosophy had encountered in early modern and present China, as well as the prospect of regeneration of the philosophy and its significance for our world today. This is the book to read if you want to have a deep understanding about China and its belief and educational system.

• chinese moral education
• Tang Dynasty
• Zhou Dynasty
• Confucianism
• ethics
• Neo-Confucianism
• Mencius
• Hsun Tzu
• Buddhism

“This book accurately and comprehensively reflects the mainstream of traditional Chinese thought on moral education and will have interdisciplinary and international appeal for both Chinese and Western readers.” (Chuanbao Tan, Professor of Faculty of Education and Director of the Centre for Citizenship and Moral Education, Beijing Normal University, China)

“In this complete guide to the philosophy and history of Chinese moral education, the authors not only introduce readers to China and its culture and education, but challenge readers to think about the big questions of human life in this global era too. This book allows both western and non-western educators to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary moral issues as well as solutions from multiple perspectives.” (Jiwon Kim, Assistant Professor and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies for Elementary Educators Program, School of Education, Monmouth University, USA)

• School of Teacher Education, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing City, China

  Zhuran You

• College of Education, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA

  A.G. Rud

• Office of the Provost, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing City, China

  Yingzi Hu

Zhuran You  received his PhD in Cultural Foundations of Education at Purdue University, USA. He is Professor of Education at Shaoxing University, China.   


A.G. Rud is Distinguished Professor of Education at Washington State University, USA. 


Yingzi Hu is an instructional reform facilitator in the Office of the Provost at Shaoxing University, China. 

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