Fei Xiaotong in 2003 (Remnants of the Century Scholars)

Author: Fei Xiaotong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Fei Xiaotong was an outstanding academic master who enjoyed a wide reputation and significant status in the international sociological community. He had a profound impact on the establishment of Chinese sociology and its reconstruction in the new era. This book collects four posthumous works by Fei Xiaotong. Among them, "Retrospection in Later Years" is a reflection and recollection of Fei's 95-year academic life, recounting his early life background and educational experiences, elaborating on his views on early academic training, and sharing his insights into the future prospects of sociology. The text involves several influential predecessors in modern academic history, such as Chen Yinque, Qian Mu, and Liang Shuming, briefly outlining their academic connections and shared intellectual lineage. The remaining three works are a compendium of his academic articles, summarizing the essence of his lifelong thoughts and social ideals. Among them, concepts such as "cultural consciousness," "future research directions in sociology," and "harmony in diversity" are particularly important, representing areas where Fei focused his efforts in his later years. Thus, this book can be regarded as the curtain call of Fei Xiaotong's life and academic journey, holding valuable academic significance and historical authenticity.