Find an overall image of Chinese philosophy in A series of Books: Confucianism and Modern Society
Confucianism still has a significant influence in modern society. Today, “Confucianism and Modern Society” has become a increasingly prominent subject. There is not only traditional Confucianism but also modern Confucianism and post-modern Confucianism; there is not only Chinese Confucianism but also Western Confucianism. A Series of Books: Confucianism and Modern Society reveals an overall image of modern research on Confucianism in China. This series of books includes five books: (1) Chinese Culture: Review and Prospect of Three phases in Confucianism by Shi Yongzhi aims to discuss about the development of traditional Confucianism in modern society; (2) Modern Classics Criticism by Deng Xize reflects a realization of Chinese classical philosophy in modern times; (3) New Confucianism Research in New Century edited by Cui Gang introduces the overall image of Confucianism in new century; (4) Memo of Living-Confucianism by Huang Yushun is related to many basic questions about modern thoughts and philosophy; (5) Life, Benevolence, Realm of Living-Confucianism edited by Cui Fazhan and Du Xia shows their opinions and criticism on Huang Yushun’s Living-Cofucianism. This series of books’ editor-in-chief is Meng Peiyuan and published by Anhui Renmin Press in April, 2012.
Bai Dandong, Professor in School of Philosophy at the Fudan University.
Chinese Social Sciences Today, No. 375, Nov.5, 2012
(Translated by Zhang Mengying)