History of Ancient Chinese Political Thought (Revised Edition)

Author: Liu Zehua
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: As a science, the history of political thought aims to elucidate the inherent laws governing the emergence and development of political ideas. It demonstrates that the history of political thought is a systematic accumulation process of theories on the state and law, and this process unfolds through the struggles among ideological factions representing the interests of different classes. Political thought primarily involves the theoretical viewpoints and political claims of various classes regarding state power. In addition to studying theories on the state and law, the following aspects should also be included within the scope of political thought history. First, issues of political philosophy. Second, theories on social models (also known as theories of the ideal state) should also be a significant focus of political thought history. Third, strategies and policies for governance should also be part of the research in political thought history.