The Fundamental Purpose of Neo-Confucianism Was

question 44

Multiple Choice

The fundamental purpose of Neo-Confucianism was

• A) to preserve the essentials of the traditional Chinese way of life in the face of Western advances.
• B) to re-assess the worth of the individual within traditional Chinese society.
• C) to broaden the base of literacy in Chinese society.
• D) to unite the metaphysical speculations of Buddhism and Daoism with the pragmatic Confucian approach to society.
• E) to diminish the disproportionate influence of the aristocracy.

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