Sociologist's Tea House. Issue 6

Author: Zhang Lisheng
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Wang Yan, the executive editor of "The Sociologist's Tea House," proposes: The great contemporary social theorist Habermas, whose "public sphere" is not rooted in the solemn academic lecture hall, but born in the French "tea house"—those small and large cafes scattered across the streets and alleys of Paris. "The opinions formed in cafes can influence society," this is one of the core principles of Habermas's theory. Wang Yan believes that "tea houses" should also be regarded as part of the public sphere and public space, and the opinions of scholars in "tea houses" will inevitably have a significant impact on society. The "Tea House" book series was launched by Shandong People's Publishing House starting in 2000. In a few years, "The Economist's Tea House," "The Jurist's Tea House," and "The Sociologist's Tea House" were successively launched, becoming influential publications in their respective academic fields. "The Sociologist's Tea House" is a series of discussions by the author in the form of tea house conversations, exploring the relationship between intellectuals and modern society, and seeking explanations for social issues that concern the general public.