Liang Qichao and the Transition of Chinese Thought (1890-1907) - The Spirit of the Martyrs and the Consciousness of Criticism

Author: Zhang Hao
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book challenges the bias in the research model of "The Impact of the West" and emphasizes the vitality of Chinese cultural traditions in the face of external shocks. Through a detailed study of Liang Qichao's thought during the transitional period from 1890 to 1907, the author examines the mutual influence of Chinese and Western thoughts in many fields, outlining their roles in Liang Qichao's intellectual development. It points out that the "new citizens" Liang Qichao shaped are more representative of modern China than the "new youth" of the May Fourth Movement. This book is undoubtedly another significant work on Liang Qichao's thought by foreign scholars following Lee Wen-seng.