“江南第一读书人家”——唯亭顾氏近代学术嬗变.pdfVIP

Shanghai Normal University Master Of Philosophy Abstract Abstract Gu is one of the famous surname in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The most distinguished one is the Gus in Weiting and it is known as “the No. one literary family in the regions south of the Yangtze River”. The Gus in Weiting not only has enjoyed a long history with luxuriant branches but also has cultivated a galaxy of talents. In the earlier Qing Dynasty there are such persons like Gu Yuxian and Gu Sili; in the late Qing Dynasty the representatives are Gu Yuankai and Gu Houkun; and in the Republic of China (1912-1949) there are academic masters with the Gu surname like Gu Jiegang and Gu Tinglong as the leaders. Therefore, the Gus in Weiting is really a cultural noble family. The Gu surname in Weiting not only inherited the “profound” which is the family tradition in the regions south of the Yangtze River since ancient time but also has its own unique spirit in the aspect of culture area. It has established relatively well-developed clan organizations and reasonable clan regulations. All these are reflected in the management of Yi Zhuang (a clan charitable establishment) and tombs. The management of Yi Zhuang is mainly focused on the charity and education while the management of tombs is the main way to strengthen the internal cohesion among the Gu family on the base of pursuing the common family memory. With the great change in society, politics and culture, the pursuing of studies of the Gus in the regions south of the Yangtze River also progress with the passing time. However, the change on academic is based on its profound family traditions. The structures of marriage and social network of the Gus in the regions south of the Yangtze River is established on the cultural pursuit. Therefore, th