The Substance of Scholars: A Glimpse into a Century of Chinese Discourse History

Author: Fu Guoyong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: "The Dignity of Scholars" is the third book in the series "A Hundred Years of Chinese Intellectual History." The texts included in this book were written intermittently by the author between 1999 and 2004. Some of the texts were previously published in various newspapers and magazines, while others were compiled from recordings of the author's speeches. This is the author's longest-spanning book in terms of writing, with the texts being scattered and providing only a series of snapshots, but all of them revolve around the theme of "A Hundred Years of Chinese Intellectual History." As the subtitle suggests, this book, together with "Chasing Lost Traditions" and "Waves in the Pen," explores several eras and key figures in the history of Chinese intellectual discourse over the past century. Fu Guoyong diligently sifts through dusty historical records, revealing many truths about modern Chinese history from new perspectives, inspiring readers with fresh insights and achieving a unity of scholarship and thought.