Beyond freedom and equality

Author: Chen Fangzheng
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. Part A, "Society and Culture," primarily explores various issues related to civilizational conflicts in complex real-world situations, as well as the May Fourth intellectual and cultural revolution and related topics. Part B, "Science and Culture," mainly discusses the emergence of science in China and its impacts. In these thoughtfully crafted and academically sharp essays, we can see the author's broad theoretical perspective and his ability to dissect reality. The author possesses a comprehensive background in both the humanities and sciences, and he approaches many issues with sincere passion, which sets him apart from the often pale scholars confined to academia. From the topics he discusses, we can see that theory ultimately aims to address the shared real-world dilemmas faced by humanity.