康有为与现代儒学思潮的关系辨析

The Differentiation between Kang Youwei and Modern Confucianism Ideology

有关现代儒学概念的争议由来已久,而康有为却向来被归入传统儒学而非现代儒学的范畴中。实际上,康有为立足于经学的立场,试图在坚持儒家立场的前提下消化西方的政治理念,进而建构中国国家形态,而且他所提出的孔教观念和政治儒学的方案都构成了现代儒学的基本议题,因此,康有为才是现代儒学的起点。

Though the controversy over modern Confucianism concepts has a long history, Kang Youwei has always been regarded as a representation of traditional Confucianism, rather than that of modern Confucianism. This article argues that based himself upon Confucian classics, Kang Youwei attempted to adopt western political ideas while holding a Confucianism stand, and proceed to construct a Chinese form of state. The Confucianism ideas and political Confucianism blue print he presented are essential parts of modern Confucianism. Thus, we should reconsider Kang as the founder of modern Confucianism.