Social Thought History of China (Part 1)

Author: Wang Chu-hui
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Publish Date: 1989-08-01
Features: Chinese social thought is one of the most distinctive branches of sociology as a discipline. In-depth research on the history of Chinese social thought is an important foundational work for building a sociological theory with Chinese characteristics. The first volume of Wang Chu-hui's History of Chinese Social Thought was first published in early 1989. After ten years of effort, the second volume has finally been completed and published alongside the revised edition of the first volume, which is truly a cause for celebration.
First, let's address the academic positioning of the history of Chinese social thought. Currently, sociology departments across all universities in China have included the history of Chinese social thought as one of the required courses, which is very necessary. Especially in today's and future higher education, which emphasizes a solid foundation and broad scope, the history of Chinese social thought should be a key area for sociology students to study and master. If a Chinese sociology graduate is unaware of the thoughts of the people and thinkers throughout Chinese history regarding social life, social issues, and ideal social models, it will be difficult for them to conduct in-depth research on contemporary Chinese society in the future, nor can they make outstanding contributions to Chinese sociology and social development. Therefore, I suggest that sociology students, as well as undergraduates and postgraduates in other humanities and social sciences, and even some science and engineering students, should read more works on the history of Chinese social thought. Wang Chu-hui's History of Chinese Social Thought is one of the highly recommended essential reads.