Author(s)

Yuan Shen ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Department of Philosophy, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China

Corresponding Author

Yuan Shen

ABSTRACT

Contemporary Chinese society is experiencing significant upheaval due to the cultural ramifications of Western influence. In response, Liang Qichao and other progressive intellectuals have sought to cultivate the enlightenment of a new populace, aiming for both salvation and survival by identifying a robust ideological foundation capable of addressing global challenges. This paper systematically compiles and organises the pertinent literature on Liang Qichao's Buddhist thought, drawing upon prior scholarly research to provide a comprehensive analysis. The objective is to construct a more cohesive theoretical framework that examines various dimensions, including the historical context of Buddhism's emergence, the comparative study of Buddhist and Western theory, and the ideal kernel of the Internal Sage and External King through the lens of integrating the three religious cultures. 

KEYWORDS

Liang Qichao; Governance Buddhism; Fusion of West and East; The Internal Sage and External King

CITE THIS PAPER

Yuan Shen, The Statecraft Philosophy in Liang Qichao's Buddhist Thought. Philosophy Journal (2025) Vol. 4: 32-40. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/phij.2025.040105.

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