On the Great Trend of the Transformation of Chinese Academic Thought

Author: Liang Qichao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2007-12-01
Features: Traditional Chinese scholarship, after experiencing a period of stagnation and fluctuation in the late Qing Dynasty, saw the emergence of a group of master scholars from the late Qing and early Republican era, with Liang Qichao being one of them. In this book, Liang Qichao deliberately highlights the theme of opposing intellectual uniformity and advocating academic freedom when discussing the evolution of Chinese academic thought. Similar to his critique of academic authoritarianism, his praise for cultural exchange also becomes another central theme throughout the book. With a panoramic historical perspective spanning the entire nation's history, complemented by a well-structured chapter and section format, the book presents clear outlines, interweaves historical analysis with theoretical arguments, maintains coherence while being distinct, and offers fresh insights that are engaging and captivating.