Reading about spread of Confucianism in early modern Japan, amused by translators’ habit of discussing idea that ruler has Mandate of Heaven but literally not mentioning the further fact that if one lacks benevolence and humane rule then one loses mandate and may be replaced.
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Thoughts somewhat inspired by
@BryanVanNorden‘s ideas about the state sponsored revival of Confucianism in modern China.Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Mengzi on war is also fascinating for two reasons here. (1) I suspect that this would be another aspect that sat ill with more martial aspects of Japanese culture. (2) 1B15's story of King Tai's response to invasion is fascinating to think about juxtaposed w MLK's non-violence.
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