Contents
Abstract
摘 要
1. Introduction-1
1.1. Research background-1
1.1.1 The Classics of Songs-1
1.1.2. James Legge-1
1.2. Research significance-1
1.3. Research question-2
2. Literature review-3
2.1 Previous studies of James Legge and his English version of The Classics of Songs abroad-3
2.2 Previous studies of James Legge and his English version of The Classics of Songs at home-3
3. Legge’s reconstruction of characters in The Classics of Songs-5
3.1. Definition of gender reconstruction-5
3.2 Specific reconstruction of gender roles-5
3.3 Classification of the reconstructions-6
4. Legge’s attitude towards Chinese traditions reflected from his reconstruction-7
4.1. Advocating Chinese tradition of textual interpretation-7
4.2. Appreciating neo-Confucian’s promotion of moral virtue-7
4.3. Disagreement on ethical teachings-8
4.4. Divergence between philosophical methods-8
5. Possible reasons for Legge’s reconstruction-10
5.1. Missionary strategies-10
5.2. Biblical interpretation of the Confucian value-11
5.3. Scottish Common Sense Philosophy-12
5.4. Compromise between two cultures-13
6. Conclusion-14
References-15
