Position Determines the Mind: Analyzing the Original Causes of Succession and Replacement of Dynasties in China Throughout History

Author: Tian Fu
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: "Position Determines Mind" is like a surgical knife that can solve all unsolvable problems and break all unsolvable mysteries. In the world, countless unexpected and incomprehensible things, once examined through the lens of "Position Determines Mind," reveal profound insights, opening minds and dispelling confusion. Power, like bacteria clinging to snails, can shift with the host, and even after one power host is removed, new ones emerge. Through this cycle, the bacteria of power continue to thrive, and the roots of corruption remain untouched. Justice and human sentiment, one abstract and one concrete, are like the dual tracks of a railway. The abstract offers confidence and hope, while the concrete teaches the basic methods of survival and rules. These dual tracks encompass seemingly opposing yet coexisting issues such as fairness and private interest, justice and customs, systems and flexibility, and face and substance. The history of feudal dynasties often follows this pattern: one group falls while another rises, but the essence of autocracy remains untouched, making dynastic changes meaningless. Yet, true democracy is not about the people being masters but also not simply replacing the rule of A over B with B over A. The people have only one way to deal with old forces: to reject and overthrow them. When one dynasty falls, another rises, and this cycle perpetuates the tragic of moving from old autocracy to new autocracy. This book is the result of the author's three years of dedicated research, delving into ancient and modern classics to uncover the truths of history. It begins with "Position Determines Mind" to analyze the recurring historical fate, the reasons behind the rise and fall of dynasties, and the many unavoidable aspects of worldly human relations. With a unique perspective, meticulous evidence, and writing that cuts through to the core, it stands as an exceptional and rare work in recent years that dispels confusion.