Hu Shi on Confucianism. Colorful Illustrated Text

Author: Hu Shi
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Most Chinese people know something about the doctrines of Confucianism to some extent, but their understanding of it is often vague, lacking organization and system. However, On Confucianism is a systematic work discussing the definition and history of Confucianism. — Hu Shi From any perspective, On Confucianism is a groundbreaking and epoch-making work in the modernization of Chinese classical studies. It is not only the pinnacle of Hu Shi’s academic achievements but also a shining period in modern Chinese cultural history, often referred to as the peak of the 1930s. In the face of foreign aggression, it was a declaration of the mission to uphold Chinese culture and boost the morale of the people and scholars. — Tang Degang To establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to inherit the lost learning of the sages, and to open a peaceful era for all generations. In three thousand years, only about a hundred cultural giants have been born in China, and Mr. Hu Shi was the last one. He pioneered new trends without claiming to be a master, leading the revolution in the turbulent waves of China’s comprehensive transformation as a young scholar returning from abroad. For a time, he was in the limelight. However, this soul of free intellectuals, who began with promoting revolution, ended with organizing and preserving the national heritage, ultimately leaving behind the image of a kind and approachable great Confucian scholar. This book is a representative work of Hu Shi’s "organization and preservation of the national heritage," delving deeply into the origins and essence of Confucian culture. It is a groundbreaking and epoch-making work in the modernization of Chinese classical studies.