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The Complete Works of Cai Yuanpei
By Cai Yuanpei
A full decade went into producing this new edition of Cai Yuanpei’s (蔡元培) collected works. One of China’s most influential modern educators, Cai left behind an extensive corpus spanning academic treatises, translations, essays, poetry, lectures, correspondence, and more. The updated collection comprises 12 volumes in 28 books. For the first time, his complete writings are organized by category, guided by newly formulated editorial principles. Drawing on contemporary anthology-editing practices from both China and the West, the project aims to meet modern scholarly standards while remaining faithful to the original sources.
An Intellectual History of China: Knowledge, Thought, and Beliefs before 1895 (Revised Edition)
By Ge Zhaoguang
This fully revised edition of the author’s seminal work, first published in 2001, traces the development of Chinese knowledge, thought, and beliefs from antiquity through the 19th century, highlighting their historical continuity. The book is richly documented and highlights the folk traditions of ordinary people beyond the cultural elite. Drawing on over two decades of the author’s scholarship alongside new research and archaeological discoveries, this edition is an essential reference for anyone studying Chinese thought.
Scholar Transformed: Intellectual Turning Points in Modern China
By Luo Zhitian
Before the influx of Western ideas, Chinese scholarship had already undergone a major transformation in the 19th century. They critiqued the abstract, speculative Neo-Confucian li (principle) scholarship and advocated that academic study should address practical, real-world problems. The full impact of Western thought later shook scholars and society alike, prompting intellectuals to navigate a rapidly changing cultural and national landscape. In Scholar Transformed, Professor Luo Zhitian examines the transition from “scholar governance” (shizhi) to “scholar transformation” (shibian), revealing how historical change and evolving thought shaped modern China.
The Making of the West: People and Cultures (Two Volumns)
By Lynn Hunt, Thomas R. Marti, Barbara H. Rosenwein, and Bonnie G. Smith; Translated by Qu Bowen and Chen Heng
“The West” comprises diverse peoples and cultures; there is no single, continuous Western identity. Understanding its history and global role requires a broader, transnational perspective, as cross-cultural connections have shaped Western identity. This book adopts an expanded view, including the United States, Eastern Europe, and Europe’s interactions with the world through trade, colonization, migration, cultural exchange, and conflict. Drawing on new evidence, the authors provide a clear, structured narrative showing Western history as an ongoing process. Translated by Qu Bowen, an expert in modern Western military history, and Chen Heng, professor of world history at Shanghai Normal University, this textbook-classic offers Chinese readers a comprehensive panorama of the West’s formation.
Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization
By David Livingstone Smith; Translated by Yu Huailong
Why do some people come to see others as monsters and inflict harm? The process of dehumanization is deeply rooted in our psychology. Understanding these psychological mechanisms is essential to resisting the lure of hatred and violent politics. In this book, the author conducts an in-depth exploration of the philosophical and psychological roots of dehumanization. Beginning with chilling cases of vigilante violence, the book carefully analyzes the nature of dehumanization, drawing on numerous historical examples to examine its links to racism, the psychology behind hierarchies, and the significance of mutual human recognition. The author emphasizes that dehumanization is deeply embedded in our minds; only by understanding it can we better guard against the seductions of hatred and political violence.
This list is regularly updated with new selections.
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