History of Ancient Chinese Political Thought (Revised Edition) Graduate Textbook

Author: Liu Zehua Ge Quan
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: As a science, the history of political thought aims to elucidate the inherent laws governing the emergence and development of political ideas, demonstrating that the history of political thought is a systematic accumulation process of doctrines on the state and law, and this process unfolds through the struggle among ideological factions representing the interests of different classes. Political thought primarily involves the theoretical viewpoints and political claims of various classes regarding state power. In addition to studying theories of the state and law, the following aspects should also be included within the scope of political thought history. First, issues of political philosophy. Second, theories of social models (also known as theories of the ideal state), which should also be a significant focus of political thought history. Third, strategies and policies for governance should also be part of the research in political thought history.