A Study On Variation Thought Of Tan Sitong

Tan Sitong living in the period of Reformation Movement. As one of the main leaders of the Reform,he has the huge and far-reaching impact in China. And nowadays we also in a reform period, so that, studyon his thought of "variation" has a great significance.First, in this paper, preliminary study ideological sources of the "variation",consider that Tan Sitongby the impact of the "yi" implication, introducing the "tongjingzhiyong" to his own theory system. Enrichand improve his idea of "variation". On the basis of study the background of the times, put forward thedirect theory source of his view of "Variation": Affected by the monism of the Zhang Zai and Variationview of history of Wang Chuan-shan, for his opinion of "Variation" and even the Reform Movement to findthe theoretical roots. Affected by the natural evolution theory in the Western, proposed that everything inthe nature are changing and developing, including the ethical world. Affected by the Buddhist spirit of the"brave" and salvation thinking, Tan Sitong determined to save others, and reform movement. Theestablishment of the Tan Sitong’s ontology, Guidelines for the direction of his Changing Idea.Second, on the basis of the ideological sources, this paper has a further explored for the contents ofTan’s idea of "Changing", consider that Tan’s idea mainly involves two aspects: the first is the idea ofdivine right of kings. Tan attempt to rely on the power of the feudal ruling class, to reform the existingpolitical system to protect the interests of the feudal ruling class. On the one hand make his own politicalreform dependent on the imperial power; on the other hand, the Reform has become the tools tomaintenance imperial power. Second is the idea of military and civilian castles. He combines Chinese andWestern cultures to research, within the framework of the traditional Chinese theory of yin and yang,absorption of Darwin’s theory of evolution, to formation of a new point of "Variation". Make the conceptof democracy, freedom, equality deeply rooted in people’s opinion.Thirdly, this paper explore of some Tan’s advocates. Tan put forward the policy of "Repeal the Old",this is the most profound and thorough point in his view of "variation". However, Tan Sitong not simplyopposition the old system, but to new channels.After that his thoughts turned from the initial reformist to the revolution. Tan advocated radical social reform, opposed to absolute monarchy. Dream of use a shorttime to obtain a remarkable result, desire of his New Deal only take a decade can be successful.The last, this article considers that Tan’s idea of "variation" is in the foundation of Chinese traditionalthought. This pursuit of the "old method", is an important means of "innovation". Tan attempted to seekintrinsic motivation of social variation from the traditional culture. But his view of "variation" has manylimitations.