The Collected Works of Yu Ying-shih, Volume 2: Chinese Intellectual Tradition and Its Modern Transformation

Author: Yu Ying-shih
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: These four volumes of the "Collected Works" are largely essays on Chinese historiography, cultural history, and intellectual history, but there are also a few that discuss Western history and culture. The writing period spans from the 1950s to the recent one or two years; over this half-century, the author's knowledge and thoughts have undergone significant changes and progress. If the author were to rewrite these essays with today's understanding, they would certainly present a different appearance. However, whether it is rewriting or thorough revision, it is practically impossible. The author can only publish the old works anew to preserve their authenticity. The articles collected in this volume discuss major topics in the Chinese intellectual tradition, such as Confucian thought, New Confucianism, and anti-intellectualism, showcasing Yu Ying-shih's observations and reflections on the various impacts and transformations experienced by traditional thought since modern times. The works propose and explore the dilemmas faced by modern Confucianism and its historical mission.