Biography of Lu Kun

Author: Ma Tao
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Lu Kun was a progressive thinker during the Ming Dynasty. His contributions to economic thought, his critique of the decline of Neo-Confucianism in academic thought, his analysis and criticism of the flaws of feudal autocracy and the mindset of officials in politics, as well as the of parliamentary democratic political thought in his idea that "public opinion originates from schools," his critique of outdated and pedantic concepts in ethical and moral views, and his advocacy for women's rights with new ideas, along with his pragmatic and results-oriented practical philosophy, all had a positive and progressive impact in history. His historical significance lies in pioneering the (savior enlightening thought) during the Ming-Qing transition and being a representative and important thinker in this progressive trend. 《Lu Kun: A Critical Biography》 focuses on studying Lu Kun from the perspective of intellectual history and is currently the most comprehensive monograph in China evaluating Lu Kun's life and thought.