A Criticism of Confucianism’s Social Functions from “A Fu on the Marvelous Crow”: The Prophetic Meaning of the “Crow” in the Divination Culture
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Nov 30, 2022
Abstract
The intensely tragic narratives of A Fu on the Marvelous Crow show profound distrust of Confucianism while drawing heavily on ideas from Confucian classics. This reflects both the adorning quality of Confucianism in the Western Han Dynasty and the chaotic social circumstances in the Western Han Dynasty’s middle and late periods. The crow in this work represents “Ren” a core principle of Confucianism that means humanity, benevolence, and love, and her death represents the decline of “Ren.” The prevalent divination culture of the time serves as the context for this writing.
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Keywords
Confucianism, Divination, The Image of the Crow, A Fu on the Marvelous Crow
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How to Cite
Yu, C. (2022). A Criticism of Confucianism’s Social Functions from “A Fu on the Marvelous Crow”: The Prophetic Meaning of the “Crow” in the Divination Culture. Science Insights, 41(6), 713–717. https://doi.org/10.15354/si.22.or030
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