Liang Shuming 1893 – 1988
Liang Shuming (1893 – 1988) was a Chinese philosopher of the Contemporary era, associated with Confucianism.
Liang Shuming was a Chinese philosopher, rural reformer, and one of the founders of the New Confucian movement of the twentieth century. After early studies in Buddhism, he turned to Confucianism and produced Eastern and Western Cultures and Their Philosophies, a comparative study of the philosophical orientations of Western, Indian, and Chinese civilizations. He spent the 1930s organizing rural reconstruction projects and the later decades of his long life in a complex and sometimes contentious relationship with the Chinese Communist authorities. His thought has shaped the modern revival of Confucian philosophy.
Key facts
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Era
- Contemporary
- Movements
- Confucianism
Selected quotes
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Attributed to Liang Shuming:
“Eastern and Western civilizations differ in their fundamental orientation.”
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Attributed to Liang Shuming:
“Confucianism is the philosophy of the cultivated heart.”
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Attributed to Liang Shuming:
“True modernity must integrate the strengths of all civilizations.”
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Attributed to Liang Shuming:
“The deepest social reform begins with the renewal of village life.”
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Attributed to Liang Shuming:
“Confucian self-cultivation answers the deepest needs of the modern person.”
Liang Shuming by topic
Frequently asked about Liang Shuming
- When did Liang Shuming live?
- Liang Shuming was born in 1893 and died in 1988.
- Where was Liang Shuming from?
- Liang Shuming was a Chinese philosopher of the Contemporary era.
- What philosophical movements is Liang Shuming associated with?
- Liang Shuming was associated with Confucianism.
- What was Liang Shuming known for?
- Liang Shuming was a Chinese philosopher, rural reformer, and one of the founders of the New Confucian movement of the twentieth century.
- How many quotes are attributed to Liang Shuming?
- There are 5 attributed quotations from Liang Shuming in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.