Title: FAN Zhong-yan and the Change of Ethos of Literati and Officialdom in North Song Period
Abstract: In the later Tang Dynasty and the subsequent five dynasties(Wu Dynasty),the ethos of literati was corrupt.The emperors of Song Dynasty ruled the nation with literati and officialdom.They were all devoted to rebuilding the ethos;therefore,new mental attitude of the intellectuals of Song Dynasty came into being.Song Dynasty stressed civil officials rather than military officers,which was a basic national policy and evolved into the ideology that the civil officers were highly privileged.This ideology was the cultural background of the change of ethos of Song Dynasty.FAN Zhong-yan stressed cultivating his moral character and earnestly practiced it during his whole political life,finally summing up to the spirit of being concerned about his country and his people ahead of enjoyment.As a leader of his day,FAN Zhong-yan exerted great influence to his people,and he becomes a model,which is the sign of the change of ethos of literati and officialdom in North-Song Period.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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