The Research On Nationalism Of Liangqichao's Xinmin Theory And Enlightenment

Liang Qichao is a famous thinker and educator.He wrote a lot of important books.His thought still influenced Chinese modern thought.In the late 19^th century and early 20^th century,Chinese nation was in danger.The majority of patriots sought various ways to save the country.Liang Qichao analyzed national condition and wrote Xin Min Theory in 1902.The book was in order to cultivate the people's spiritual qualities from a new level.He wanted to stimulate people's awareness so that they could be transformed new people.New people could form a new country.The background of the book was people resisted imperialist aggression so that they could save the country.It said the thought of nationalism and country.It also explained qualities of new people.Patriotism was the center line of the book.Through the establishment of the bourgeoisie"Xin Min",Liang Qichao wished to form a new and powerful country.Liang Qichao's Xin Min Theory exaggerated the role of the spiritual level of people,it did not consider the economic and other fundamental factors.Therefore,it had a certain historical limitations and could not make China change the situation of poverty.The book provided a theoretical guide of exploring the way to save the country for young generation.It should be recognized by people.This paper analyzed the relationship between the nationalism,the state and Xin Min of Xin Min Theory.The state and Xin Min were the important parts of the nationalism.It mainly introduced the origin of the nationalism,the research of nationalism,the value and the practical enlightenment of Xin Min Theory from four different angles.We need to explore the enlightenment of national unity,social harmony and civic morality by the book.Improving the quality and civilization of the whole citizen still play an important role in the modern country construction.They are conducive to enhancing national cohesion and China's comprehensive national strength.