Modern Chinese History -- Penglaige Series

Author: Jiang Tingfu
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Ye Shi (1150-1223) was the great synthesizer and main representative of the Yongjia School in the Southern Song Dynasty, an intellectual who stood "on an equal footing" with Zhu Xi (representative of Neo-Confucianism) and Lu Jiuyuan (representative of Mindology). Based on the fundamental theories of Marxism, this book systematically and comprehensively introduces and critiques Ye Shi's pragmatic materialist thought and utilitarian ethical thought. It advocates for reforms in politics, economy, and military to enrich the people and strengthen the nation, as well as his profound ideas and grand vision for resisting the Jin forces and restoring the homeland. It alsos his outstanding achievements in defending the territory during times of crisis. The book truly portrays the image of this Southern Song reformist thinker and patriot. The book begins with