Thoughts of Chinese Folk Intellectuals in the Late 19th Century: Taking the Shanghai Gezhi College as an Example

Author: Hao Bingjian
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book takes the Shanghai Jizhi College, founded in the late Qing Dynasty, as an example, revealing the intellectual journey of civilian intellectuals gradually transforming from tradition to modernity in the context of social change in modern society. It explores multiple perspectives such as educational systems, Western views, practical learning, national defense, emphasis on commerce, industrial development, and finance. The book comprehensively elaborates on the thoughts of civilian intellectuals, to some extent filling the gaps in the study of modern Chinese intellectual history and providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual landscape of the late Qing Dynasty.