A Brief History of Chinese Legal Thought

Author: Liu Guang'an
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is composed of three parts, totaling 12 chapters. Part 1 (Chapters 1-5) introduces the legal thought of the pre-Qin period, Part 2 (Chapters 6-8) introduces the orthodox feudal legal thought from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, and Part 3 (Chapters 9-12) introduces the modern legal thought from the late Qing period to the early Republic of China.
(1) Emphasizes the ideological schools and the characteristics of legal thought. The representative figures of each school are written in dedicated sections, combining their background, historical context, and ideological materials. Secondary figures are mentioned in the overview. On one hand, the legal thought is integrated with philosophical and political thought to enhance the depth and breadth of legal historiography; on the other hand, traditional legal thought is combined with modern theoretical and applied legal theories to highlight the uniqueness and modernity of legal historiography, providing historical resources for deepening the understanding of modern theoretical and applied legal theories.
(2) Highlights major issues and important materials. Major issues are explored in depth, while general issues are explained in the overview. Important materials are systematically cited, leaving room for teachers to analyze and explain, as well as providing students with materials for reading and comprehension.
(3) Emphasizes fundamental concepts. General concepts are accompanied by explanations.