Destiny and Loyalty---A Typical Analysis of the Political Spirit of the Scholar-officials

Author: Ge Quan
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: The book is titled "Political Spirit," but what exactly is political spirit? From the perspective of political culture, political spirit refers to the sublimation of rational thinking, representing the cohesion and elevation of the social subject's understanding of political values, political ethical concepts, political consciousness, and emotions in thought. The expression of political spirit can be through discourse, or it may manifest in political behavior or other political performances. What we are going to present is not solemn and serious thinkers who never smile, but rather flesh-and-blood individuals with all emotions. Ge Quan, a professor, was born in 1953 in Anhui. He participated in the rural labor program and worked as a laborer. In the late 1970s, after the resumption of the college entrance exams, he enrolled at Nankai University, where he later obtained a master's degree in history. Currently, he teaches at the School of Political Science at Nankai University.
Specialization: History of Chinese Political Thought, Chinese Political Culture.
Published works: Six books, more than 30 academic papers. Recognizing that knowledge is endless, Ge once coined a motto for academic pursuits: "Innovate and justify." In recent years, he has devoted particular effort to the study of intellectuals. This book draws on modern "political culture" theory to analyze the spiritual essence of the Donglin Party members from the perspectives of political values, political consciousness, political beliefs, and political attitudes, and combines this methodology with the study of political personality. With a fresh perspective, it is bound to cultivate new insights in the fields already explored by predecessors. On a grand scale, it is an undeniable fact that every leap in human understanding to date has required methodological innovation to lead the way. On a micro scale, even minor improvements and attempts in methodology can undoubtedly advance our understanding of the political spirit of Chinese scholars.