Han Learning (Hanxue) Evidential Scholarship in the Qing Dynasty (17th–19th centuries)

1. Ming–Qing transition spurs “evidence-based” scholarship

   Jan 1, 1644Labels: Ming Qing, Han Learning

   • Kaozheng
   • Hanxue

2. Gu Yanwu models early evidential methods

   Jan 1, 1670Labels: Gu Yanwu

   • Gu Yanwu

3. Gu Yanwu’s Rizhilu expanded after his death

   Jan 1, 1695Labels: Gu Yanwu, Rizhilu

   • Gu Yanwu

4. Yan Ruoqu proves parts of the Shangshu forged

   Jul 9, 1704Labels: Yan Ruoqu, Shangshu

   • Britannica
   • Yan Ruoqu

5. Kangxi Dictionary anchors Qing philology

   Jan 1, 1716Labels: Kangxi Dictionary

   • Britannica
   • Kangxi Dict

6. Hui Dong advances Han Learning classic studies

   Jan 1, 1758Labels: Hui Dong

   • Hui Dong

7. Dai Zhen shapes Qianlong–Jiaqing evidential scholarship

   Jul 1, 1777Labels: Dai Zhen

   • SEP

8. Siku Quanshu compilation institutionalizes Han Learning

   Jan 1, 1782Labels: Siku Quanshu, Qianlong Emperor

   • Siku Quanshu

9. Qian Daxin expands evidential methods in historiography

   Jan 1, 1806Labels: Qian Daxin, epigraphy

   • Qian Daxin

10. Duan Yucai’s Shuowen annotations strengthen philology

    Jan 1, 1815Labels: Duan Yucai, Shuowen Jiezi

    • Duan Yucai
    • UWTSD Thesis

11. Wang Yinzhi publishes Jingyi shuwen and corrects lexicography

    Jan 1, 1827Labels: Wang Yinzhi, Jingyi shuwen

    • Jingyi shuwen
    • Kangxi Dict

12. Ruan Yuan publishes Huang Qing jingjie compilation

    Jan 1, 1829Labels: Ruan Yuan, Huang Qing

    • Huang Qing

13. Wang Niansun systematizes sound-meaning exegesis

    Jan 1, 1832Labels: Wang Niansun

    • Wang Niansun

14. Wang Xianqian’s sequel signals Han Learning’s later legacy

    Jan 1, 1888Labels: Wang Xianqian, Huang Qing

    • Wang Xianqian
    • Huang Qing