The Outline of China's Philosophical History written by Hu Shi. China's monograph on the history of pre-Qin philosophy. This book was originally Hu Shi's doctoral thesis "The Evolutionary History of China's Ancient Philosophical Methods" when he was studying at Columbia University.

19 17 based on this, he compiled the lecture notes on the history of China philosophy taught in Peking University. The book * * * contains 12 articles, exceeding 654.38+10,000 words. 1965438+July 2008, after finishing; In August, Cai Yuanpei prefaced; 1965438+Published by Shanghai Commercial Press in February 2009. This is a feeling.

This book is a groundbreaking work in the history of China's philosophy, even in the research of various special and general history, and it is a positive achievement of the May 4th New Culture Movement.

Cai Yuanpei spoke highly of this book and pointed out that it has four strengths: First, the method of proof. Second, the short meaning. Third, an equal vision. Fourth, systematic method.

Hu Shi himself said confidently, "I am confident that I am a pioneer in the history of China's philosophy. This is a great blessing for China. The function of this book can change the color of China's philosophy.

In the future, people who study this subject at home and abroad will not escape the influence of this book. Anyone who can't use this method and attitude, I can assert that they can't stand it. "

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Attempt Collection is a collection of poems written by Hu Shi. It is the first vernacular poetry collection published in New Youth magazine during the New Culture Movement. Published on 1920. * * * Three parts. The first part is mainly composed of old poems.

The second and third series, the first collection of vernacular poetry in the history of modern literature, tried to use the style of free verse and reform the rhyme and rhythm. Works or curse the dark rule of feudal warlords and the hypocrisy of old ethics.

Or show personal liberation and enterprising spirit, or praise the sanctity of labor. Hu Shi was undoubtedly the first vernacular poet. His collection of attempts is full of contradictions, which shows the difficult process of being born out of traditional poetry, transforming, gradually finding and experimenting with new poetry forms.

3. Dai Dongyuan's philosophy

As we all know, Dai Dong was a master of Confucian classics, phonology and evaluation in Qing Dynasty. But few people know that he is the first great thinker and philosopher after Zhu.

In philosophy, for two hundred years, only one Jiao Xun knew part of it; But on the breakthrough of thought and the greatness of boldness of vision, for two hundred years, Dai Dongyuan really became the overlord!

This book mainly discusses and expounds Dai Dongyuan's philosophical thoughts. This paper introduces Dai Dongyuan's philosophical thought and its influence, and Dai Dongyuan's position in the history of China's philosophy.

4. History of Vernacular Literature

The History of Vernacular Literature is a history of vernacular literature discussed by Hu Shi, and it also has a pioneering and landmark position in the history of China literature. The author reveals the laws and characteristics of the development of China literature with a brand-new thinking and structural framework.

Its breakthrough achievements are as follows: it broke the narrow framework of previous studies on the history of literature, expanded its horizons to a wide field beyond the works of classic writers, and greatly broadened the connotation of the history of China literature.

In the research method, pay attention to longitudinal investigation and horizontal comparison; Jump out of traditional thinking prejudice and judge China ancient literature with brand-new aesthetics and values.

The history of vernacular literature has been simplified and arranged horizontally to adapt to the reading habits of modern readers. The postscript briefly introduces the author and his works, which is helpful for modern readers to deepen their understanding.

Coupled with a small number of historical pictures, illustrated, so that readers understand the world, know the world. Carefully selected, properly bound and beautifully printed, it is not only an important channel for literature and history lovers to understand the academic culture of the Republic of China, but also a treasure worth collecting by book lovers.

5. "Forty readings"

Forty Autobiographies, the only autobiography written by Hu Shi before his death, is a masterpiece of China's modern biographical literature. This book tells the story of my childhood, adolescence and youth.

Looking back on the mental journey of the first forty years is a "spiritual dialogue" between Mr. Hu Shi and his youth, from which we can feel his unique literati atmosphere of elegance, wisdom and humor.