Contents

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Series Editor Foreword

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Foreword

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Preface for the English Edition

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Translators’ Note

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Chapter One Education and Culture

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1. Definitions of Culture and Characteristics of Culture

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2. Education as a Component of Culture

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3. Cultural Functions of Education

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Chapter Two Chinese Culture and Its Characteristics

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1. Formation and Evolution of Chinese Culture

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2. Fundamental Characteristics of Chinese Traditional Culture

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Chapter Three Categories, Characters, and Cardinal Spirit of Chinese Traditional Culture

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1. Categories and Characters of Chinese Traditional Culture

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2. Cardinal Vitalities of Chinese Traditional Culture

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3. Negative Elements in Chinese Traditional Culture

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Chapter Four Traditions of Chinese Education and Their Fundamental Characteristics

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1. Evolution and Formation of Chinese Education Traditions

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2. Fundamental Characteristics of Chinese Education Traditions

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Chapter Five Influence of Traditional Chinese Culture on Chinese Education

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1. Traditional Chinese Culture Shapes Chinese Education

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2. Impacts of the Imperial Civil Service Examinations

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3. Shuyuan, Institution of Classic Learning, and Its Influence on Chinese Education

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4. The Wealth of Traditional Chinese Education

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5. On Learning—A Shining Treasure in the Legacy of the Traditional Chinese Education

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Chapter Six Dissemination of Western Learning to the East and the Modernization of Chinese Education

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1. Dissemination of Western Learning to the East and Its Impact on Traditional Chinese Culture

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2. The Emergence of Missionary Schools and the Birth of Modern Education in China

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3. Influences on the Modernization of Chinese Education Exerted by the Dissemination of Western Learning

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Chapter Seven Influences on Chinese Education Exerted by Western Education Systems and Philosophies

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1. The Establishment of the New Chinese Education System

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2. The Spread of Western Education Theories

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Chapter Eight The Spreading of Marxism and the Establishment of Marxist Educational Thoughts in China

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1. The Spreading of Marxism in China and the Foundation of Chinese New Culture

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2. The Spreading of Marxist Educational Thoughts in China

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3. The Practice and Tradition of Education in Revolutionary Bases

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4. The Forming of New Democratic Education Thought

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Chapter Nine Influences on Chinese Education Exerted by Soviet Education

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1. The Spreading of Soviet Education Theories in China

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2. Characteristics of Soviet Education Theories and Their Impacts on the Chinese Circles of Educational Theories

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3. Impacts of Soviet Education on Chinese Education Practices

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4. Criticism of Soviet Education and Localization of Soviet Educational Experiences

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Chapter Ten Reforms, Open Door Policies, and Diversification of Educational Thoughts

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1. Reflection on Education and Introduction of Educational Thoughts from Other Countries

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2. Major Reforms and Development in Education, and Major Shifts in Perspectives on Education

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3. Challenges of the Internet Culture to Traditional Education

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Chapter Eleven Conclusion: Explore Modernization of Chinese Education

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1. Balancing Tradition and Modernization in Education

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2. Adopt a More Open Attitude Towards Foreign Educational Thinking and Experiences

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3. Conduct Institutional Innovation and Establish National Modern Education System

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References

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Appendices

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Names in English and Chinese

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Glossary

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Biography of Gu Mingyuan

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Index

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