Dictionary of Chinese Terms of Address
By Xiang Xi, Yu Liming, and Zhong Ruxiong
The dictionary systematically compiles terms of address found in Chinese classical texts, capturing their historical usage and evolution. It includes over 42,000 entries and over 53,000 definitions, arranged phonetically. Each definition is supported by textual citations, with examples drawn from different historical periods to illustrate usage over time. The ordering of definitions also reflects the historical development of each term’s meanings.
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 Evolution of European Civilization (16 Volumes)
By Hou Jianxin (editor)
China’s first multi-volume study of European civilization breaks it into 16 core themes, tracing its evolution. It views European civilization as a secondary formation of the Middle Ages, shaped by classical, Christian, and Germanic influences—challenging the idea of the Middle Ages as a “Dark Age” and highlighting its role in birthing modern civilization. A key contribution is the identification of five “meta-rules”—property rights, consent, procedural rights, self-defense, and the right to life—as foundational principles that guided Europe’s development and underpin its modern institutions.
Being Human in the Digital Era Series, Volume I
By Arne Johan Vetlesen, Thomas Fuchs, Michael Hauskeller, et al.; Translated by Wang Xu, Zhang Ruoyu, Qian Xueson, et al.
In the face of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and human enhancement, which challenge traditional understandings of what it means to be human, philosophy and the humanities and social sciences urgently need to return to their own problem-oriented traditions and reaffirm the significance of “being human.” It is in response to this need that this series has been established. In its selection of topics, the series balances contemporary technological contexts with humanistic concerns grounded in historical depth, aiming to provide essential intellectual resources for Chinese scholars seeking to engage more actively in global philosophical dialogue.
Darwin and Design: Does Evolution Have a Purpose?
By Michael Ruse; Translated by Zhang Liudeng
Are complex forms of life the product of intelligent design, or of evolution? Why does post-Darwinian science still speak in the language of purpose? This richly detailed history of scientific thought explores how teleological ideas—from ancient Greece to the present—have shaped the cultural soil in which Darwinian theory took root, and how they continue to influence our understanding of life today.
The Principles of Psychology
By William James; Translated by Tian Ping
Originally published in 1890 and written over 12 years by William James, dubbed “father of American psychology,” The Principles of Psychology is a classic work in both psychology and philosophy. The book consists of 28 chapters, covering topics such as sensation, perception, brain function, habit, consciousness, the self, attention, association, memory, thought, emotion, and will. The concept of the “stream of consciousness,” introduced in Chapter 9, is a recurring theme throughout the entire work. This treatise synthesizes the major achievements of experimental psychology up to that time, inaugurating the direction of American functionalist psychology and broadly establishing several fundamental categories that would shape psychological research for more than a century thereafter.
The Making of the West: People and Cultures (Two Volumes)
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.
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