Biography of Huang Zongxi

Author: Xu Dingbao
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Huang Zongxi was a great thinker of the "heavenly collapse and earth upheaval" era in the 17th century China, as well as a polymath with outstanding achievements in various academic fields. The book provides a comprehensive examination of this cultural giant of over three hundred years, including his life background, personal experiences, enlightenment consciousness, philosophical thoughts, historical spirit, literary concepts, literary creations, and other scientific ideas. It emphasizes the era's atmosphere, intellectual vitality, and academic personality of Huang Zongxi. The book highlights his rational thinking aligned with social development patterns and his humanistic sentiments that bridge past and future, reflecting his extraordinary life journey and broad academic vision. It also attempts to reveal the specific conditions of historical evolution and the potential spiritual resonance between historical figures, focusing more on Huang Zongxi's arduous yet valuable reflections and explorations on society and life. At the end of the book, a concise "Chronology of Huang Zongxi" is provided for reference.