康有为 楼宇烈

About the Author

Kang Youwei (1858-1927), a pivotal figure in late Qing Dynasty China, was a renowned scholar, reformer, and philosopher whose intellectual pursuits profoundly influenced modern Chinese thought. Born in Guangdong, he championed the Hundred Days' Reform of 1898, advocating for constitutional monarchy and Western-inspired modernization to preserve the empire amid foreign encroachments. Exiled after the reform's failure, Kang continued his prolific writing in Japan and beyond, blending Confucian classics with progressive ideas on ethics, politics, and education. His works, such as the selected academic writings in 'Kang Youwei Academic Works Selection: Kang Nanhai Self-Compiled Chronological Biography (and Two Others),' exemplify his rigorous scholarship and visionary reforms. Lou Yulie, a contemporary scholar and editor, has contributed significantly to preserving and interpreting Kang's legacy through meticulous compilations and annotations, bridging traditional Chinese philosophy with contemporary academia. Together, their efforts illuminate Kang's enduring impact on China's intellectual history.