Outline of the History of Chinese Philosophy: the Pioneer of Chinese Intellectual History/hu Shi and Cai Yuanpei

A symbol of the establishment of the discipline of Chinese philosophy and history, "An Outline of the History of Chinese Philosophy" was written by Mr. Hu Shi in 1918. As soon as it was published, it attracted great attention because of its innovative methods and insights. It was reprinted seven times in three years and is known as "the first work to systematically study the history of ancient Chinese philosophy using modern academic methods." It is an epoch-making masterpiece in the history of Chinese culture, a positive result of the May Fourth New Culture Movement, a pioneering work in the study of Chinese intellectual history, and laid an unshakable cornerstone for Hu Shi's academic status. This book consists of three parts: "Cosmology", "Life Theory" and "Knowledge Theory". Among them, "Theory of Life" is very rich in content and has a relatively detailed discussion, taking up most of the book. It discusses the theory of the relationship between nature and man, the theory of human nature, the theory of life ideals, and the theory of life problems in Chinese philosophy. The writing style of this book is very plain, explaining ancient knowledge in a language that people at that time could understand, and less rigidly applying Western philosophical theories to explain Chinese philosophical thoughts. It is an epoch-making masterpiece in the history of Chinese culture. It not only has a wide impact on researchers and thinkers, but also enlightens the public's real life in many aspects.