Rescuing a key Confucian text from centuries of ignominy

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alex LoMarch 18, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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The article discusses the renewed relevance of Confucianism, particularly in understanding contemporary political systems. It notes the past promotion of Confucianism in mainland China for political and propaganda purposes. The author argues that Confucian philosophy, especially texts like the *Kongzi Jia Yu* (Dialogues of Confucius), offers insights into the workings of non-democratic systems. This is particularly important now, given the global rise of authoritarianism and the need for a nuanced understanding of its various forms. The article highlights a new bilingual edition of the *Kongzi Jia Yu* published by Princeton University Press.

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Princeton University Press 40% West 50% Beijing 60% Mainland China 70% Kongzi Jia Yu 70% Confucius ×590%

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confucianism 100% confucius 90% authoritarianism 80% political philosophy 70% kongzi jia yu 60% democracy 60% hierarchy 50% ethical training 50% communist ideology 40%

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South China Morning Post

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