General Introduction to Philosophy - (Vol. 1 & 2)

Author: Sun Zhengyu
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book takes the entire history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy as the macro background, with the main theme of "What is Philosophy?" It creatively proposes and discusses issues such as the self-understanding of philosophy, the way of thinking in philosophy, the life foundation of philosophy, the main problems of philosophy, the conflicts of philosophical schools, the historical evolution of philosophy, and the cultivation and creation of philosophy. With the goal of "stimulating theoretical interest, broadening theoretical perspectives, challenging theoretical thinking, and elevating theoretical realms," the book delves into the depths of philosophy through a series of probing questions, inspiring people to develop a strong "love for wisdom" and engage in genuine philosophical reflection. This innovative Introduction to Philosophy is not only an academic monograph on the fundamental theories of philosophy but also a philosophy textbook for the 21st century and a humanities textbook aimed at improving overall human quality. The book highly values three things: first, ideas; second, logic; and third, language. By "ideas," it means having independent and original insights, which requires "being tough on oneself in terms of thinking"; by "logic," it means having rigorous arguments, which requires "being tough on oneself in terms of reasoning"; and by "language," it means having elegant expression, which requires "being tough on oneself in terms of narration."