韓柳孟子觀之分歧及其思想史意義———以儒佛道三教關係為視角=Hanyu and LiuZongyuan’s divergence on Mencius and its significance in historical thoughts: a study from the perspective ofthe relationship among Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism
Hanyu and Liu Zongyuan argued on Mencius’ ideason Yi Xia,morality and interests,and mind-nature theory. Han hailed Mencius as the rightful successor to Confucius and therefore insisted that Mencius be included in "Confucian Orthodoxy of Dao". Liu,on the other hand,disregarded Mencius on the ground that he went against the Dao of Confucius and for this reason strongly opposed his inclusion in "Confucian orthodoxy of Dao". This divergence resulted from their interpretations of the relationship among Confucianism,Buddhism and Taoism and the connotation of "Confucian Orthodoxy". The well-known debate between them actually were answers to the question"what is Confucius?"raised in the Middle Tang Dynasty,which also shaped the development of Confuciunism in the Song Dynasty.
