Prominent people in contemporary Ruism:

Xiong Shili—20th century philosopher who significantly influenced the development of New Confucianism with his works on metaphysics and epistemology, first generation New Confucian

Mou Zongsan—20th century philosopher and a major figure in New Confucianism, known best for his development of Confucian democracy and writings on Kant, second generation New Confucian

Tang Juyi—20th century philosopher and a major figure in New Confucianism, known for his efforts to synthesize traditional Chinese thought with modern Western philosophy, second generation New Confucian

Xu Fuguan—20th century philosopher and historian, known for his contributions to New Confucianism and his studies on Chinese aesthetics and culture, second generation New Confucian

Tu Weiming—contemporary philosopher and advocate of Confucian humanism, focusing on the relevance of Confucianism in the modern world, particularly in a global context.

Li Zehou—contemporary philosopher and scholar noted for his works on aesthetics and merging Marxist and Confucian ideas, died in 2021, RIP king

Jiang Qing—contemporary Chinese Confucian scholar who advocates for the political application of Confucian principles in modern governance

Daniel A. Bell—political theorist known for his work on Confucianism and its role in contemporary East Asian politics and ethics

Roger T. Ames—philosopher, sinologist, and translator who has contributed significantly to the understanding of Chinese philosophy, particularly Confucianism and Daoism

Bryan Van Norden—THE GOAT, #VANNORDENNATION, sinologist, translator, and scholar specializing in Chinese philosophy and comparative philosophy, with a focus on Confucianism, Daoism, and the history of Chinese thought

Chris Fraser—sinologist who studies epistemology and ontology, most prominent for his (amazing) works on the Zhuangzi

Jana S. Rošker—Slovenian sinologist who mainly studies epistemology in Chinese philosophy