清儒论“伪儒”的三重考量

Three Considerations of the Qing Confucian Scholars Concerning the So-called Pseudo-Confucians

清儒从“学道”与“事功”的考量出发,努力辨别“真儒”与“伪儒”,主张“真儒”以“明道”为安身立命之所,以“明学术、正人心”为目的,以“经世致用”为现实考量。清儒对“伪儒”的批判与对“真儒”的追求彰显了清代儒者对正统儒学的传承与践履、自我净化的诉求以及回归传统儒家学术的努力。

Some Confucian scholars in the Qing Dynasty made serious efforts to distinct true Confucians from so-called pseudo Confucians. In doing so, there were mainly three doctrines taken as criteria. First of all, mingdao(明道), meaning, fully understand the way of Confucianism. Secondly, ming xueshu and zheng renxin(明学术、正人心), meaning, master scholarship and cultivate public morale. Thirdly, jingshi zhiyong(经世致用), meaning, take responsibility to this world and be practical with learning. Qing scholars' criticism of so-called pseudo Confucians and their pursuit of being true Confucians reflected their will to continue the orthodox Confucianism, for which they were willing to do everything including self-purification.