Gateways of Thought: Research Methodology for the History of Chinese Political Thought

Author: Liu Zehua, Zhang Fentian, et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The articles selected in this book are broadly divided into three categories: The first category is a self-narrative of Professor Liu Zehua's academic career, aiming to convey the idea that learning is like gathering sand and accumulating firewood. A successful researcher in the history of political thought should possess interdisciplinary knowledge, a broad academic perspective, and comprehensive research capabilities. This requires gradual accumulation through continuous exploration. The second category consists of general discussions on the research objects and methods of the history of political thought, the history of political doctrines, and the history of political culture. This part of the content is essential for methodological issues in this discipline. Any systematic textbook must include such material. The third category involves research project design, argumentation, and implementation plans, primarily introducing specific methods and basic approaches for several thematic studies. This section of articles aims to provide methods, strategies, and ideas for mutual discussion and in-depth research. The relevant methods and strategies are supported by corresponding research findings, and the related ideas have been tested by empirical research, making their operability and reference value undeniable.