Complete Works of Tao Xingzhi. Volume 6

Author: Tao Xingzhi
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Tao Xingzhi was a great social reformer and a pioneer in promoting modernization in China in the 20th century. He adhered to the idea of life education that keeps pace with the times to drive the continuous progress of modernization. He loved the people, devoted himself wholeheartedly, used both hands and brains, and was bold in innovation. His contributions and achievements for the motherland and humanity were multifaceted. From the Complete Works, it can be seen that he covered a wide range of fields, such as political systems, economic development, social morals, international exchanges, science popularization, ethnic unity, religious beliefs, the promotion of new characters, environmental protection, and family planning, all of which he discussed in depth. Tao Xingzhi was also a great people's poet, and his popularization of poetry "pioneered a new trend." The Complete Works includes over 800 of his poems, though not all have been collected. Of course, what stands out most is the life education theory he founded. The well-known concepts of "life is education," "society is a school," and "teaching, learning, and doing in unison," as well as the universal education, lifelong education, creative education, and democratic education he advocated, along with his lofty teacherly virtues, are so closely aligned with the reality and future direction of our country. The Complete Works of Tao Xingzhi consists of 12 volumes. Volumes 1 to 4 are [Writings]; Volume 5 is [Textbooks]; Volume 6 is [English Writings and Translations]; Volume 7 is [Poetry]; Volume 8 is [Letters]; Volume 9 is [Index of Letter Writers]; Volume 10 is divided into [Administrative Memoranda, Part 1 and Part 2]; and Volumes 11 to 12 are [Supplements I and II]. This volume includes Tao Xingzhi's English writings and translations. It contains 14 writings, 48 letters, 8 stories and fables (Chinese to English), 40 poems (Chinese to English), 21 translated poems (English to Chinese), 15 translated texts, and 16 appendices, totaling 162 pieces. The translated poems "The Battle of Black and White" and "Open Your Eyes and See" have been included in the Xingzhi Poetry Collection, while "Ancient Songs" and "It's Getting Dark" have been included in the Separate Collection of Xingzhi Poetry. These are not included in this volume. Names and places in the translations remain as they were, with notes provided for those that might cause confusion. The papers and letters were translated and finalized by Professor Wen Zhiyi and others.