英文摘要 |
The rise of Neo-confucianism in the Song Dynasty has changed the concept of "Li" (ritual) in Chinese history. Neo-confucian scholars read "Li" as a bridge to the completion of human nature. "Li" was no longer a serious symbol of aristocracy. This article aims to observe how this change took place. Firstly, my article focuses on several important works of bibliography in the Song Dynasty, discussing the features of "Li." Secondly, I will look into how the central bureaucracy system of the Song Dynasty impacted on the understanding of the "five-Li." This article, finally, analyzes how Hu-yuan's lectures created a stereotype of Confucianism and thus finds the concept of "Li" in Neo-confucianism. |