Critique and Reconstruction: A Countercurrent in the Study of Chinese Legal History

Author: Ni Zhengmao
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: In the vast sea of books, our small volume may soon be submerged, forgotten, and disappear from people's memories. Despite this, we still believe it is necessary to inform the readers of the origin, mindset, and aspirations behind writing this book. This may contribute to the advancement of the study of Chinese legal history. Over the past two decades, Chinese legal historians have blazed a trail, pioneering the discipline, filling academic gaps, and making outstanding contributions to discipline development and the training of new scholars. However, as a field of study, some scholars feel it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive reflection on its fundamental positioning and methodology. This edition features insights from several renowned scholars from across the country, aiming to provoke further thought. The book primarily includes the following five essays: "Rethinking the Function of Ancient Chinese Law," "Revisiting the Chinese Legal System," "The Harmony of Statutory and Unstatutory," "The Falsehood of Materials and Conclusions," and "The Cultural Interpretive Mission of Legal History Research." The content covers disciplinary theory in legal history, the origins of law, the historical periods of ancient Chinese legal systems, and more, presenting clear viewpoints and sharp critiques.