The Edge of Thought (Listening to a Speech at Yuelu Academy)

Author: Zhu Hanmin
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book, "The Edge of Thought—Lectures at Yuelu Academy," is a sequel to "The Voice of the Wise—Lectures at Yuelu Academy." Renowned scholars and experts such as Xu Zhuoyun, Ge Jianxiong, Yue Daiyun, He Guanghu, Yang Fujia, Richard Zare, He Zeshou, and Wei Minglun passionately discussed issues related to culture, education, science, and art. Cultural issues are undoubtedly the most important topic in this collection of lectures. At the turn of the century, cultural issues have been a matter of widespread concern among intellectuals, academia, and the political world. This is not only because, after more than two decades of reform and opening-up, Chinese culture is undergoing a significant transformation and construction process, facing numerous major issues in thought and culture; but also because the acceleration of economic globalization worldwide has long sparked severe concern and discussion among world political leaders, diplomats, futurists, scientists, humanists, and religious figures regarding the conflict and coexistence of civilizations.