Hai Rui's Main Biography

Author: Li Jinquan
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: The later period of Hai Rui in the content is a famous upright official and political pragmatist in Chinese history, known for his incorruptibility and unyielding integrity. His achievements were widely recognized at the time and beloved by the people, exerting a profound influence on later generations. As one of the series "Commentaries on Chinese Thinkers," this book provides an in-depth analysis of Hai Rui's character and times, first offering a comprehensive evaluation to portray his spiritual demeanor. It then examines his political, educational, and philosophical thoughts in separate chapters. For example, his emphasis on cultivating practical talents for education, advocating a national policy that combines human and legal principles, upholding a people-centered approach, seeking truth through realistic methods, and adhering to a pragmatic ideological line all constitute the distinctive features of Hai Rui's thought, giving him a place in the Minguo school of practical learning. The book concludes with a comprehensive evaluation of Hai Rui's thought, demonstrating his achievements and limitations in the history of Chinese thought.