On The Transcendence Of Confucianism

Abstract

The theory of Confucian immanent transcendence proposed by Mou Zongsan has been the subject of many academic debates. The transcendence of Confucianism has become the consensus of current academic circles. As for whether Confucianism is immanent transcendence or external transcendence, Confucianism should contain both immanent transcendence and    external transcendence from the perspective of specific occurrence of Confucianism. It is still an open question if Confucianism should opt for immanent or external transcendence in the future. Tracing the origin of the appearance and philosophical significance of these two transcendence, immanent transcendence is the direction that Confucianism should continue to adhere to.