Reassessing Confucianism in the Tây Son regime (1788–1802)

Author: Dutton, George

Source: South East Asia Research, Volume 13, Number 2, July 2005 , pp. 157-183(27)

Publisher: IP Publishing Ltd

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Abstract:

The period of Tây Son rule in late eighteenth-century Vietnam has long been viewed as marking a low point in Confucianist influence on government and social structure. This article argues that the rule of Tây Son Emperor Quang Trung and his successor (1788–1802) was marked by a substantial emphasis on key elements of Confucianized approaches to governance. These included strong support for education and examinations, efforts to disseminate core Confucian texts, and a commitment to producing dynastic histories.

Keywords: EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY EDUCATION; VIETNAM; CONFUCIANISM; TAY SON; BUDDHISM

Document Type: Research article

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