A Course in Traditional Chinese Studies (Volume 2)

Name: A Course in Traditional Chinese Studies (Volume 2)
ISBN: 9787101128826

湖南省教师教育学会Zhonghua Book Company · ChinaDec 2021

Rating 3.0

Word count: 259K words
Chapters: 61
ISBN: 9787101128826

Summary

This is the second volume of the Guoxue Tutorial series, which is mainly in lecture format and interprets the fine traditional Chinese culture, including guided readings of Guoxue classics (the Four Books, the Five Classics, and the Hundred Schools of Thought), as well as interpretations of the historical overview, core ideas, and social value of traditional culture in such areas as social life education, scientific and technological applications, and traditional self-cultivation skills.

Editor's review

Guoxue Tutorial (Volume 2) is one of a series of middle school Guoxue education textbooks published by Zhonghua Book Company and compiled under the organization of the Hunan Provincial Teachers Education Association. As a systematic reader aimed at the basic education stage, this book continues the compilation philosophy of Volume 1 and seeks to guide young people, through selected classic texts, to encounter and understand the core content of traditional Chinese culture. In terms of content, this book is not a simple compilation of ancient texts, but rather a work carefully selected and annotated by education experts, balancing classic status, intellectual substance, and teaching suitability. The selections may cover important passages from the classics, histories, philosophical works, and belles-lettres, and are accompanied by introductions, annotations, and discussion questions to facilitate both teacher instruction and student self-study.

From a professional editorial perspective, the value of this book lies in its role as a "bridge." It transforms profound Guoxue classics into teaching content suited to the cognitive level of middle school students, lowering the threshold for reading while preserving the character of the original texts. As a veteran publisher of ancient books, Zhonghua Book Company ensures the authority of the content and the quality of editing. In the current educational environment that emphasizes the transmission of traditional culture, this book provides a standardized and systematic entry path. Its reading value lies not only in imparting knowledge but also in cultivating young people's familiarity with and rational understanding of their own culture, and in shaping their cultural grounding and humanistic literacy. It should be noted that, as a textbook, its compilation is closely tied to the teaching syllabus and its structure is rigorous, but it may be less engaging and less expansive than some popular readers on the market. Overall, this is a solid and reliable introductory guide to Guoxue for the secondary education stage.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Teachers and students who are teaching or studying middle school Chinese and traditional culture-related courses
Parents who wish to provide their children with systematic introductory Guoxue reading materials
General readers with a preliminary interest in traditional culture who wish to find an authoritative introductory guide
Educators engaged in basic education research who are interested in the compilation style of Guoxue textbooks

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking light, entertaining reading or popular Guoxue books with strong storytelling
Professional researchers expecting advanced academic research or the latest cutting-edge perspectives

Reading tips

It is recommended to read in sequence together with Volume 1 in order to grasp the overall structure and progression of the textbook design
When reading, pay attention to the introductions before each unit and the discussion questions after each text; they help clarify the editor's teaching intentions
A dictionary of commonly used ancient Chinese characters may be kept on hand as an auxiliary tool for more independent comprehension of the texts

About the publisher

Zhonghua Book Company China · Founded in 1912

Zhonghua Book Company is a publisher known for collating ancient texts and academic publishing, with its output centered on Eastern philosophy, culture, classic works, art, and historical reading. Its library contains 532 titles, including Chen Shou's Records of the Three Kingdoms, Guo Qingfan's Collected Commentaries on Zhuangzi, the four-volume Chinese Literature: Four Great Classical Novels, and the two-volume Table of Seal and Clerical Script Forms from Qin, Han, Wei, and Jin. These titles span historical classics, commentaries on the philosophers, classical novels, and philological reference works. Representative authors include Chen Shou, Guo Qingfan, Wu Cheng'en, Shi Nai'an, Cao Xueqin, Luo Guanzhong, Xu Wenwu, and the Hanyu Dazidian character-form group, reflecting a focus on primary sources and scholarly editors. Its publishing character lies in combining authoritative editions and annotated texts with both accessible classics and specialized research. Public information on its fuller catalog is limited; this note describes only the directions evident in the library's holdings.

版权信息
前言
上篇 “诸子百家”导读
第一讲《道德经》导读
一、关于老子、道家和《道德经》
二、《道德经》的道论
三、老子的“自然无为”思想
四、老子的“谦下守柔”思想
五、老子“小国寡民”的政治理想
六、老子的礼学思想
第二讲《庄子》导读
一、庄子的生平及其著作
二、庄子的主要思想
三、《庄子》的文学成就
四、《庄子》对后世的影响
第三讲《墨子》导读
一、墨子的生平及其著作
二、墨家思想学说的核心：“兼爱”
三、墨家主张的治国理政的良方妙药：“尚贤”“尚同”
四、墨家主张的民富国治的经济政策：“节用”“尚俭”
五、包罗万象的墨家学说
第四讲《韩非子》导读
一、韩非的生平及其著作
二、法家的思想体系
三、从《韩非子》看法家的国家“法治”建设观
四、韩非“法治”建设观的意义
第五讲《孙子兵法》导读
一、孙子的生平及其著作
二、《孙子兵法》的核心思想
三、学习《孙子兵法》的注意事项
四、《孙子兵法》十三篇题解
下篇社会生活教育
第六讲中华传统诗词
一、中华诗词的产生与发展
二、中华诗词的艺术特点
三、中华诗词的社会功能
第七讲中国传统教育与科举制度
一、官吏选拔制度与科举制度的产生
二、科举制度的发展和演化
三、科举制度的历史作用、利弊分析及废除的影响
四、中学语文课本中涉及科举的内容
五、科举制度对当下教育的启示
第八讲中国传统宗教文化的核心关怀
一、佛教的五乘智慧
二、佛教的三层智慧
三、道教的养生之道
四、道教的长生之道
五、佛教与道教核心关怀之对比
第九讲湖湘文化精髓及其当下教育价值
一、湖湘文化的含义
二、湖湘文化形成的社会环境
三、湖湘文化形成的自然环境
四、湖湘文化的精神特质
五、湖湘文化的代表人物
六、湖湘文化当下的教育价值
参考文献
附录“一分为三”是贯穿中国传统文化的一条红线
一、我对“一分为三”的认识
二、“一分为三”是贯穿中国传统文化的一条红线
三、“一分为三”的当代价值
作者简介

FAQ

What are the main differences between this book and other Guoxue readers on the market?

This book is a textbook in the strict sense of basic education, organized and compiled by a professional education association and published by Zhonghua Book Company. It has clear curriculum objectives and teaching relevance, a systematic structure, and standardized annotations, and it focuses more on teaching application and mastery of basic knowledge than on personal-interest appreciation.

Can middle school students with no foundation in Guoxue understand it?

Yes. This book is designed precisely for middle school students with zero or weak foundations. The selections are moderate in difficulty, the annotations are detailed, and modern Chinese translations or introductions are provided to effectively assist comprehension. It is recommended to study progressively under teacher guidance or with parental accompaniment.

Is this book suitable for self-study?

It is suitable as an introductory guide for self-study. Its textbook nature means the content is arranged from simple to advanced, the knowledge points are clear, and the discussion questions after each lesson can help self-learners check their learning results. However, self-study requires patience and active consultation of supplementary materials to deepen understanding.

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About the author

湖南省教师教育学会 Author

The Hunan Provincial Society for Teacher Education is a social organization focused on teacher education, and its name indicates a collective authorship. Public information is limited, and the currently confirmable details come mainly from its two compiled and published works, Guoxue Tutorial (Volume 1) and Guoxue Tutorial (Volume 2). These two works take foundational content of Chinese traditional learning as their subject and are aimed at teaching and learning settings. They are classified under examinations in the library, which suggests an editorial approach that emphasizes knowledge organization and practical teaching use, serving teachers who conduct classes on traditional Chinese learning or learners who review for examinations. As readers compiled by a society, they generally stress systematic content and readability in structure, making them convenient for classroom use and self-study reference. Because the author is an institution rather than an individual, no member biographies or specific experiences should be invented; existing materials do not yet provide further details about its academic background, founding date, or social influence, which remain to be supplemented.