Modern Western Philosophy (Upgrade Program) (Higher Normal University Textbook for Secondary School Teachers' Advanced Studies)

Author: Han Zhen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-07-18
Features: This book is one of the required textbooks for the compulsory course in Ideological and Political Education for secondary school teachers advancing to undergraduate studies (from junior college level) organized by the Department of Teacher Education of the Ministry of Education. The book employs the basic stance, viewpoints, and methods of Marxism, incorporating the latest research achievements in modern Western philosophy from academia in recent years, to conduct a systematic and objective analysis and evaluation of various schools of modern Western philosophy. It introduces the representative figures, fundamental viewpoints, and theoretical characteristics of major schools and branches of modern Western philosophy, analyzing the origins and developments of each philosophical school. It identifies both the theoretical limitations of these schools and acknowledges their theoretical contributions. This book helps readers accurately grasp the general outline of modern Western philosophy, enhance their philosophical literacy, and better adapt to the teaching needs of secondary school political education. It is also suitable for readers interested in philosophy.