The Chinese Renaissance: The Haskell Lectures 1933 Hardback - 2010

The Chinese Renaissance: The Haskell Lectures 1933 is a book written by the Chinese intellectual and philosopher Hu Shih. The book is a collection of lectures that Hu delivered at the University of Chicago in 1933, where he discussed the history of Chinese culture and its renaissance during the early 20th century. Hu Shih's lectures focused on the cultural and intellectual developments that took place in China during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republican era. He argued that the Chinese Renaissance was a result of the country's exposure to Western ideas and the need to modernize its institutions and social structures. Hu Shih also discussed the role of literature and language in the Chinese Renaissance, emphasizing the importance of vernacular Chinese as a means of communication and cultural expression. He also explored the various literary movements that emerged during this period, such as the New Culture Movement and the May Fourth Movement. Overall, The Chinese Renaissance: The Haskell Lectures 1933 provides a comprehensive overview of the intellectual and cultural developments that took place in China during the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.