The joy of thinking

Author: Wang Xiaobo
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: I often feel that Wang Xiaobo is like the innocent and unrestrained child in "The Emperor's New Clothes." He shouted out in that solemn yet comical setting, startling everyone and then revealing a knowing smile. Later, this group of people took this child as their favorite, and even used him as a secret signal to identify each other. I have always thought that he had two outstanding qualities—one is his well-formed personal writing style, which I believe is not simple. Another is his unique way of thinking, which can be seen in his essays. – Li Yinhe
As a free liberal humanist, Wang Xiaobo spent his entire life thinking and being happy. He used his personal memories of the "Cultural Revolution" as an important resource, employing his unique, witty style in essays to reflect and write about freedom and reason. The collection of Wang Xiaobo's essays, The Joy of Thinking, edited by Li Yinhe, presents us with an intellectual labyrinth standing tall behind the mocking smiles and thrillingly insightful humor. It allows us to truly experience the unparalleled joy brought by thinkers while teaching us how to think independently and freely.