On Public Ownership (Part One)

Name: On Public Ownership (Part One)
ISBN: 9789865720353

宋哲民凌零出版社Nov 2020

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Word count: 362K words
Chapters: 24
ISBN: 9789865720353

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Summary

Following the publication of three books—An Outline of the Theory of Knowledge-Existence and The Theory of Knowledge-Existence (Volumes I and II)—totaling about one million words, which laid the groundwork for the theoretical foundation of The Theory of the Public, the author, in order to complete the theoretical system of the six-volume Collected Works of the Theory of the Public, drew from a manuscript of more than five million words to prepare for publication the three academic volumes of The Theory of the Public (Volumes I, II, and III), totaling over one million words. Together with the three books The Theory of Knowledge-Existence and An Outline of the Theory of Knowledge-Existence, they constitute the theoretical system of the six-volume, more than two-million-word Collected Works of the Theory of the Public. This book is divided into three parts—"On Human Rights," "Natural Rights," and "Property-Rights Human Rights"—comprising fifteen chapters. From the natural mode of survival of natural human rights within human power, to the production-survival mode of property-rights monopoly under natural rights in modern capitalist society, and onward to the human progress of property-rights human rights as the power of every person's value, it reveals the historical process of property-rights transformation from the power monopoly of human power in private-ownership society to the power of every person in property-rights human rights, as well as the process of property-rights transformation in the human progress of the commonality of the power of every person in natural human rights and property-rights human rights.

Editor's review

Public Ownership Theory (Volume I) is an intellectual tour de force by Taiwanese scholar Mr. Song Zheming, published by Lingling Publishing House, and has considerable influence in intellectual circles in Taiwan and Hong Kong. The core of the book lies in its attempt to systematically re-examine the concept of "the public" from the intersecting perspectives of philosophy, economics, and sociology. It does not simply discuss the public ownership economy, but elevates "the public" to a fundamental principle concerning the organization of human society, resource distribution, and even modes of existence for philosophical exploration. With deep scholarly erudition, Mr. Song Zheming draws extensively on diverse sources, engaging in deep dialogue with Marxist political economy while incorporating modern institutional economics, political philosophy, and even ecological ethics, striving to construct a theoretical framework of "the public" that transcends traditional ideological divides and is more inclusive and modern.

For readers, the value of this book lies in its intellectual challenge and stimulation. It does not offer easy answers but guides readers into thinking about a series of fundamental questions: What is true publicness? Against the backdrop of contemporary capital globalization and digital technology profoundly reshaping society, how should the forms and connotations of "the public" evolve? How can individual freedom and collective well-being be balanced under a new paradigm of "the public"? Reading this book requires certain knowledge reserves and intellectual endurance, but the intellectual excitement it brings is substantial. It is particularly suited to researchers and deep thinkers dissatisfied with mainstream neoliberal narratives and eager to find alternative social imaginaries and theoretical resources. The argumentation is solid and original; although some parts may seem somewhat abstruse, it is undoubtedly an important and courageous theoretical attempt in the Chinese-language academic world in this field.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Researchers and students with strong interest in political philosophy, economics, and social institutional theory
Public-issue thinkers concerned with social equity, resource distribution, and future social forms
Readers hoping to transcend the traditional left-right divide and find new frameworks for social analysis
Readers with some foundation in philosophy or social science who can tolerate abstract and in-depth argumentation

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking light reading or fictional entertainment
Readers lacking basic interest in and patience for abstract theory and philosophical argumentation

Reading tips

It is recommended to first browse the table of contents and introduction to grasp the book's core problematic and argumentative thread.
Taking notes while reading can help organize the author's key conceptual definitions and the chain of argumentation.
Relating the reading to current global social movements and economic phenomena can deepen understanding.

About the publisher

凌零出版社

Public information about Lingling Press is limited. Its holdings in the database currently comprise three titles, all in the field of philosophy and commonly classified as philosophy readings. The representative work is On the Public, by Song Zheming, issued in two volumes plus a middle volume, forming a fairly systematic theoretical set. This structure suggests that the press focuses on works of thought and theory, presenting an author's long-form arguments in a coherent, multi-volume form rather than as scattered single titles. Song Zheming is the representative author confirmed in the database, and his work occupies the main place among the press's publications. Overall, Lingling Press shows a recognizable editorial emphasis on philosophy and theoretical writing, and may interest readers concerned with public ownership, institutions, and intellectual issues.

版权信息
代序：《公有論》的震撼——出版論語
前言
緒論
第一集人權論
第一章權力論
第二章人類社會的權力形態
第三章權力基礎
第四章人的權力
第五章人權歸宿
第二集天賦人權
第一章生存法則
第二章生存價值規律
第三章產權壟斷
第四章權力壟斷
第五章天賦人權怎麼了？
第三集產權人權
第一章知識產權
第二章價值產權
第三章財富產權
第四章產權權力
第五章自然人權與產權人權
結束語
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FAQ

What is this book mainly about?

The book undertakes an in-depth interdisciplinary theoretical reconstruction of the concept of "the public," covering philosophical foundations, economic mechanisms, and social forms, and exploring its new possibilities and connotations in contemporary society.

What background knowledge is needed to read this book?

Readers are advised to have basic knowledge of political economy, philosophy, and sociology. A preliminary understanding of major schools of social thought such as Marxism and liberalism will help in better grasping the book's dialogical context and theoretical innovations.

Is this book about public ownership in mainland China?

Not exactly. The book explores the principle of "the public" at a general theoretical level, with a global and theoretical perspective. While it involves analysis of history and existing systems, its core purpose is philosophical and theoretical construction rather than discussion of specific national policies.

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Song Zheming: publicly available information is limited. At present, it is known only that four of his works are included in the collection, commonly classified under philosophy readings. His representative works include the three volumes of On the Public (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three) and On the Existence of Knowledge (Part One). Judging from the titles and classification, Song Zheming's writing concentrates on philosophy, developing theoretical discussions around propositions such as "the public" and "the existence of knowledge," and showing a systematic, volume-by-volume approach. On the Public treats a single theme across three volumes, suggesting sustained and fairly systematic reflection on the subject, while On the Existence of Knowledge approaches knowledge from the perspective of ontology and resonates with the former in philosophical concern. Owing to the lack of information about his life, nationality, and educational background, it remains difficult to determine his intellectual sources and academic lineage; readers may instead understand his problematic and argumentative style through the works themselves.