Liang Shuming: A Biography

Author: Zheng Dahua
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This is a biography of Liang Shuming. Liang Shuming's lifelong pursuit revolved around two key questions: one was the issue of life, namely, why do people live, and the other was the issue of China, namely, where should China go. In his pursuit of the issue of life, he explored both Buddhism and Confucianism, publishing a series of works such as Eastern and Western Cultures and Their Philosophies, Essentials of Chinese Culture, and The Human Mind and Life, and became a renowned thinker in 20th-century China and the pioneer of modern New Confucianism. In his pursuit of the issue of China, he joined the Xinhai Revolution, engaged in rural construction, participated in the organization of the China Democratic League, and became a famous social activist and patriotic democratic figure in 20th-century China. Whether in the intellectual history or political history of 20th-century China, he held a very important position. This book primarily revolves around Liang Shuming's continuous pursuit of the issues of life and China, showcasing his long and legendary life to readers.