Kang Youwei(1858-1927) a What about Kang's mental horizon in the 1880s? Two central concerns, twin goals- to protect the faith and to protect the state-formed the core of Kang's reform, revolution fre om above Kangs political programme- institutional reforms A modern navy and army, military examination system Government reorganization, economic development, to promote industry commerce, agriculture, etc -ideal of national power Kangs interpretation of Confucianism - searching for cultural sanction for his reform of traditional China'- Confucianism as the national religion Confucianism as the national religion vs. constitutional monarchyKang Youwei (1858-1927)  What about Kang’s mental horizon in the 1880s?  Two central concerns, twin goals – to protect the faith and to protect the state – formed the core of Kang’s reform, “revolution from above”  Kang’s political programme– institutional reforms  A modern navy and army, military examination system  Government reorganization, economic development, to promote industry, commerce, agriculture, etc. – ideal of national power  Kang’s interpretation of Confucianism – searching for cultural sanction for his reform of traditional China’ polity– Confucianism as the national religion  Confucianism as the national religion vs. constitutional monarchy