The Maxims of Lenin
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Summary
Editor's review
In terms of arrangement, the editors have clearly given the matter careful thought, covering philosophy, politics, economics, culture, Party building, personal cultivation, and other dimensions. This makes the book not merely a collection of political declarations but a methodological guide to understanding and changing the world. Discussions on the relationship between practice and cognition, on analyzing concrete problems concretely, and on criticism and self-criticism carry wisdom that transcends specific historical circumstances and still offers lessons for thinking about social and personal issues today.
It should be noted that reading 'maxims' of this kind calls for vigilance against the risk of fragmented understanding. Every excerpt is rooted in a specific historical context and a complete line of argument. The book is more like a window or an index; its greatest reading value lies in sparking interest and guiding attentive readers back to the original texts, to understand the true power and limits of these 'maxims' within a fuller context. For readers who want a quick outline of Lenin's thought or to locate his classic statements, this is a highly efficient reference book.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Marxist theory or Lenin's thought who find the original works daunting and want a concise introductory guide.
- Students or researchers in the humanities and social sciences who need an auxiliary tool for quickly locating and citing Lenin's classic expositions.
- General readers who enjoy reading thought-provoking quotations and maxims and drawing wisdom and insight from them.
- Readers with an interest in modern world history and the history of socialist thought.
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking systematic, comprehensive, historically grounded academic study of Lenin's thought; this book cannot replace the original works or specialized monographs.
- Readers hoping for contemporary interpretation or critical analysis of Lenin's thought; this book is positioned as an anthology of original excerpts and offers no editorial commentary.
Reading tips
- Use this book as an 'index' rather than a 'conclusion.' When a maxim interests you, note its source and try to consult the relevant chapter of the Complete Works of Lenin to understand its context.
- Read by theme as you prefer, and compare the maxims with the social realities or personal reflections that concern you, to appreciate both the penetrating power and the historical limits of the thought.
- Maintain a calm frame of mind while reading and treat the book as an important document of historical thought; the aim is understanding and analysis, not simplistic agreement or rejection.
About the publisher
Shanghai Zhongxi Book Company Limited is a publisher dedicated to the principle of “integrating Chinese and Western learning and establishing itself through scholarship,” focusing on the collation of unearthed documents, original academic works in the humanities and social sciences, and educational books. Its catalog reflects directions spanning philosophical reading, foreign literature, social culture, essays and miscellany, and film and television. Representative titles include Robert van Gulik’s The Lore of the Chinese Lute, Qiu Xigui’s New Studies on the Laozi, and works from the Sanskrit Literature Translation Series such as Kadambari, Malavika and Agnimitra, The Story of the Throne and The Hundred Counsels of the True Path, and The Tale of the Beautiful Face and The Tale of the Necklace, translated by scholars including Huang Baosheng. The press also publishes social and cultural works such as Prelude to the Gentry Class: Vagrants and Local Magnates, the Civil Service Examinations and Neo-Confucianism in the Two Song Dynasties, as well as philosophical readings for young people such as Beginnings: Philosophy for Young People, Volume 1: Science, Technology and Ethics. Authors represented in the catalog include Robert van Gulik, Qiu Xigui, Huang Baosheng, Bhasa, and Bana, reflecting its distinctive commitment to integrating Chinese and Western scholarship. Public information is limited; this introduction emphasizes the publishing directions reflected in the catalog.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 凡例
- 悲悯情怀
- 高尚品格
- 批判意识
- 科学精神
- 实践创造
- 社会和谐
- 敬畏自然
- 历史演进
- 社会运行
- 文明进步
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The Editorial Group for "Lenin's Aphorisms" is a collective authorship credited with compiling the book Lenin's Aphorisms, and its name directly reflects the nature and thematic scope of that compilation. As the name suggests, the group works by selecting and arranging relevant statements by Lenin, gathering passages from his writings that are aphoristic in style and representative in thought into a single volume for concentrated reading and reference. Public information on this editorial group is limited: apart from Lenin's Aphorisms, no other works are known, and details about its members and origins are unavailable. Accordingly, any account of it can only address the compiling function indicated by its name. The book is classified under politics, presents the essentials of Lenin's thought in a format close to a collection of quotations, and helps readers grasp the main points of the relevant statements quickly, serving both as a sourcebook and as popular reading among political titles of its kind.
