Moral Confucianism and Political Confucianism are both indispensable to the Confucianism, a learning both sound in theory and practice. However, it seems that currently Political Confucianism is gaining momentum, while witnesses a declining trend. Therefore, it is necessary for young scholars to survey this trend and reflect on the connotations and relations between Moral Confucianism and Political Confucianism, so as to contribute to the third-phase development of Confucianism. Taking these as the main purpose of the seminar, we decide to hold the Young Scholars' Seminar on “Moral Confucianism and Political Confucianism” on May 16, 2015. Agenda:

8:30-9:00 Registration

9:00-9:15 Opening Session

9:15-10:45 “Moral Confucianism” Session.

1 Paper: “Spirit and Effects - On the Understanding of Early Confucianism on the Basis of Three-Year-Mourning Custom”, Presenter: Meng Qingnan

2 Paper: “The First Chapter of the Doctrine of the Mean: Original Annotations and New Explanations”, Presenter: Zou Xiaodong

3 Paper: “The Original of Moral Confucianism”, Presenter: Gu Jiming

11:00-12:30   “Political Confucianism” Session

1 Paper: “A Reflection on the Relationship between Morality and Location of Confucianism in the Han Dynasty - Taking the “Successor” Wang Mang as the Example”, Presenter: Cao Wanfeng

2 Paper: “Political Thoughts and Practice of Yang Cihu”, Presenter: Chen Biqiang

3 Paper: “An Interpretation of ‘Enjoying Pleasure upon Success’”, Presenter: Wang Ling

14:00-16:00 “Moral Confucianism and Political Confucianism” Session

1 Paper: “‘Nothing is More Important than Human Life’: Common Tenet of Moral Confucianism and Political Confucianism”, Presenter: Xiao Qiaobo

2 Paper: “Mind-nature Philosphy and Political World: A New Dimension to Understand Huang Zongyi’s Political Thoughts”, Presenter: Gu Jianning

3 Paper: “Outline of Rite, Amusement and Philosophy”, Presenter: Feng Bing

4 Paper: “Are there Polarities of Moral Confucianism and Political Confucianism in Confucianism? ”, Presenter: Zhang Peigao

16:15-17:45 Free Discussion Session

17:45-18:00Closing Session