The Myth of the Clash of Civilizations: Confucian Values and Democratic Support

Authors

Xinlin Xu, Illinois Wesleyan University

Abstract

Literature on political culture claims Confucianism is incompatible with modern liberal democratic values. However, little empirical evidence has been presented to prove the validity of this statement. This paper quantitatively studies the relationship between Confucian values and democratic support in East Asian society and finds no negative correlation between the two.

Recommended Citation

Xu, Xinlin (2014) "The Myth of the Clash of Civilizations: Confucian Values and Democratic Support," Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 19
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/respublica/vol19/iss1/10