History of Chinese Philosophy, Volume 2

Author: Ren Jiyu
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Publication Date: 1999-09-18
Features: It should be said that history is a science, and an independent one. Since history is a science, it necessarily shares the universality of science; whatever science possesses in terms of universality, history also possesses. At the same time, it is an independent science, and as an independent science, it also possesses its independence, i.e., its particularity that distinguishes it from other sciences. The history of philosophy is a great treasure trove of thought, where we can see the development of human cognition, witness the struggles and transformations of various philosophical schools, learn the lessons of theoretical thinking, and draw spiritual nourishment. Revolutionary leaders of the working class, in the process of creating and developing Marxist philosophy, have all conducted profound studies of the history of philosophy. What is the significance of studying the history of philosophy today? What are the objects and tasks of the history of philosophy, and how should we approach its study? What is the basic process of the development of Chinese philosophy? Here, we will discuss our views.