The assertions of Chinese philosophy began to integrate concepts of Western philosophy, as steps toward modernization. By the time of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, there were many calls, such as the May Fourth Movement, to completely abolish the old imperial institutions and practices of China. There were attempts to incorporate democracy, republicanism, and industrialism into Chinese philosophy, notably by Sun Yat-Sen (Sūn yì xiān, in one Mandarin form of the name) at the beginning of the 20th century. Mao Zedong (Máo zé dōng) added Marxist-Leninist thought. When the Communist Party of China took over power, previous schools of thought, excepting notably Legalism, were denounced as backward, and later even purged during the Cultural Revolution. COUNT 5
QSN1 Why did Chinese philosophy begin to mix with western concepts? ANS1 as steps toward modernization QSN2 When did the Xinhai Revolution begin? ANS2 1911 QSN3 What is the May Forth Movement? ANS3 to completely abolish the old imperial institutions and practices of China QSN4 What did Marxist-Leninst add to Chinese philosophy?  ANS4 Marxist-Leninist thought QSN5 During what event was Legalism abolished? ANS5 the Cultural Revolution