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Confucianism and Potential Problems With Modernity Confucianism, the way of life taught by Confucius, may have a long history, but is one that still appears to have a place in modern society. Max Weber argued that capitalism was not compatible with capitalism due to incompatible values, but the success of many eastern nations has been attributed to the application of Confucian values to business development and interactions. In South Korea this has been referred to as Confusion democracy, but there is not universal agreement of the value and compatibly of Confucianism.

In the views of Shin Ch'aeho, Yun Ch'iho, and Yi Kwangsu there are many flaws with the new national visions of Confucianism. Shin Ch'aeho argued that the values Confucianism created a meek society in Korea, with slavishness becoming more dominant than the indigenous culture, which he argued lead to the loss of independence. Shin was a radical anti-imperialist during the years of Japanese rule (Duncan, 2006). His death in a Japanese prison elevated him to a Koran nationalist icon Duncan, 2006). In this context it may be assumed that the anti-Confucianism thought was aligned with the anti-Japanese thought, but this is concept is undermined when looking at Yun Ch'iho who after initial resistance, became a...

Yi Kwangsu was also a collaborator, who was very specific in his criticisms, associated cultural traits of Koreans, such as high levels of formalism and a the neglecting of commercial interests all as a result of Confucian values and teachings Duncan, 2006).
Following the end of the Second World War in 1945, anti-Confucianism appeared to continue, with the Confucian concepts frequently utilised as an explanation for the lack of economic development in the country, with Park Chung Hee arguing it had created undemocratic political processes, and prevented the emergence of entrepreneurism Duncan, 2006). Overall, Confucianism has been presented as a barrier to modernisation, preventing the realisation of democracy and preventing economic growth.

However, while there has been a high level of opposition, has also been some support both in individuals who are supportive of Japanese rule, and those who opposed it. Pak Unshik argued that Confucianism should be revitalised in…

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Duncan, J, (2006), "The Problematic Modernity of Confucianism," in Armstrong, C, (ed), Korean Society. Democracy, and the State, Routledge,
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