Biography of Wang Shouren

Author: Zhang Xianghao
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Publish Date: 1997-02-01
Features: Wang Shouren was one of the most important philosophers and educators in China's Ming Dynasty. This book comprehensively and objectively analyzes various aspects of Wang Shouren's thought, affirming his active role in the history of ideas. The author also conducts a historical examination and discussion of the emergence, development, divergence, decline, and influence of Wang Xue (Wang Shouren's philosophy). It profoundly reveals the reasons for the rise and fall of Wang Xue and the general patterns of academic thought development. The book is written in clear and accessible language, with in-depth yet easy-to-understand explanations. The references cited are rich and well-documented, making it one of the author's recent major works.