Wu Jiang

Wu Jiang (1918–2012), originally named Shou Naifang, was a Marxist philosopher and theoretician from Zhuji, Zhejiang. He served as head of the Department of Philosophy at Renmin University of China, a member of the editorial board of the journal Red Flag, director of the Theoretical Research Office and first deputy chief education officer at the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and vice president of the Central Institute of Socialism. He was an important participant in the discussion on the criterion of truth. His writings concern political theory and Party history, while the library also holds practical works on blood transfusion testing, project management, and programming interview questions, as well as a biography of Empress Wu Zetian and a collection of primary school comprehensive practice cases, reflecting wide-ranging interests. His writing is known for theoretical exposition and knowledge popularization. Due to limited public information, details of his life and style await further study.