On Reconstructing National Mainstream Spirit by Relying on Confucianism

Some scholars have suggested the national mainstream spi rit be reconstructed and that it be reconstructed by relying on the Confucian th oughts. This p aper points out that the viewpoint that we lack mainstream Chinese spirit and th at it must be reconstructed is not in accordance with the reality. Besides, it i s considered improper to reconstruct the mainstream spirit by mainly relying on the Confucian thoughts.