History of Western Thought

Author: Zhang Shirong
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The book begins with the classical era of Greece and traces the main thread of Western intellectual development, ultimately concluding with the deep-rooted causes of major contemporary global issues and their prospects in terms of theoretical and ideological problems. In terms of horizontal expansion, it pays equal attention to elite thinkers and social trends, focusing primarily on political, economic, legal, and ethical thought while appropriately incorporating other ideas, and identifying the driving forces behind intellectual development where necessary. It can be believed that the publication of this book will help broaden people's perspectives and promote in-depth research on Western intellectual culture.