"Under the Cultural Perspective, the General Catalogue of the Siku Quanshu"

Author: Zhou Jiming
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: Since the publication of Cultural Perspectives on the Siku Quanshu Zongmu, it has been ten years. Over these ten years, this work, which studies the Siku Quanshu Zongmu from the perspective of cultural history, has increasingly garnered attention from academia. With its unique approach, broad perspective, and meticulous arguments, the book deciphers the cultural code of the Siku Quanshu Zongmu, elevating the study of the Siku Quanshu to a new height. It holds a pivotal position in the history of Siku Studies and has opened new horizons and pathways for the development of Siku Studies and even Bibliography. The book is divided into five chapters, covering topics such as "Encouraging practicality with sincerity, motivating application with practice"—the pragmatic value of the Siku Quanshu Zongmu; "Attacking and refuting Neo-Confucianism, mocking Confucianism"—the critique of Neo-Confucianism in the Siku Quanshu Zongmu; "Adopting its skills while prohibiting its academic transmission"—the perspective on Western studies in the Siku Quanshu Zongmu, among others. From the cultural perspective, the book conducts a comprehensive study of the Siku Quanshu Zongmu. It is rich in content, well-organized, and possesses high scientific rigor, systematicity, and theoretical depth, making it a valuable reference for researchers and scholars in related fields.