Biographical Review of the Academic Thought of Fan Wenlan

Author: Ma Yong
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Publish Date: 2000-12-01
Features: The book is divided into twelve chapters, providing a comprehensive and systematic examination and discussion of the formation and development of Yan Fu's thought, as well as its status and influence in Chinese history. It primarily addresses the formation of Yan Fu's enlightenment thought, his advocacy for political reform, the theory and practice of saving the nation through industrial development and promoting education, as well as his inheritance and critique of Chinese and Western cultures. It also highlights Yan Fu's contributions as a translator in terms of translation theory and practice. The book offers unique insights into the changes and evolution of Yan Fu's early and late thoughts, along with the reasons behind them. The book is rich in sources, with some of the cited materials still unpublished. Appendices include "A Brief Chronology of Yan Fu's Life" and "Main References for Yan Fu Studies." This book is part of the "Biographies of Famous Chinese Scholars in the 20th Century" series published by our press.