A Comprehensive History of Chinese Thought (Volume 3)

Author: Gao Jianguo
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Publish Date: 1995-10-07
Features: The second chapter of this book has explained that the Han Dynasty established the foundation of feudal ownership system based on the Qin Dynasty's institutions. Here, we will briefly outline the historical evolution of the Wei and Jin dynasties following the Han Dynasty's institutions. The Han Dynasty established the form of a feudal society in terms of economy, politics, and culture. Although subsequent dynasties after the Wei and Jin periods had some modifications and adaptations, their inheritance of Han Dynasty practices was evident. Marx said, "In the feudal era, the judgment in military and legal matters was an attribute of land ownership" (Capital Vol. III, page 398). Therefore, by studying the manifestations of feudal legal systems, one can grasp the nature of China's typical feudal society.