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Abstract/Objectives

The conference, titled “The Cross-Regional Transmission and Historical Evolution of Confucianism”, is organized around two major themes: “The Historical Development of Confucianism in China” and “The Trajectories and Characteristics of Confucianism in East Asia.” It encompasses Chinese Confucianism (studies of traditional perspectives and responses to contemporary issues), Korean Confucianism (comparative research and classical interpretation), Japanese Confucianism (developments during the Edo period and observations in modern times), and Vietnamese Confucianism (exploration of distinctive features and reflections on divergent views). In total, five sessions are scheduled, each featuring two to three academic papers. The program concludes with a comprehensive roundtable discussion on “Review and Prospects of East Asian Confucian Studies,” fostering the exchange of ideas and deliberation on possible directions for future research.

Results/Contributions

The academic symposium achieved the following outcomes:

  1. Successful convening of the international conference: A total of twenty-nine scholars from Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and Taiwan participated, along with colleagues from the academic community, faculty members from various educational institutions, and over one hundred ten domestic graduate students, all joining together in this scholarly event.
  2. Formation of a research community on East Asian Confucianism and establishment of a transnational collaborative team: Through the process of organizing and holding the conference, the vision of building a “Transnational Research Community on East Asian Confucianism” was further realized. Scholars from different countries were actively invited to contribute ideas, with the expectation that sustained collaboration will foster continuous exchanges and the growth of a cross-border research community in East Asian Confucianism.
  3. Cultivation of young scholars in East Asian Confucianism studies: The conference made a special effort to invite young scholars (master’s and doctoral students) to participate in the activities, aiming to inspire their research enthusiasm, promote intergenerational academic transmission, and enhance the overall quality of scholarly research.


Keywords

East Asian Confucianism、Korean Confucianism、Edo-period Confucianism、 Vietnamese Confucianism

References

Contact Information

游騰達
yutengta@mx.nthu.edu.tw