Learning to Become Accomplished

Name: Learning to Become Accomplished
ISBN: 9787547618622

王世朝Shanghai Far East Publishers · ChinaNov 2023

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Word count: 85K words
Chapters: 41
ISBN: 9787547618622

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Summary

The Chinese nation places great importance on education. In the *Book of Rites*, the statement "In founding a state and governing the people in ancient times, teaching and learning came first" already treated education as a top priority and placed it in a position of priority development.\nA nation that values education will naturally not cling to the old, stick to convention, isolate itself, or draw lines around itself! A nation that values education is also destined to forge ahead, bring forth the new, reform the old, and be full of vitality!\nGrounded in the historical context of Chinese culture and using typical cases as its starting point, this book discusses one matter at a time, unravels layer by layer, writes with incisive prose, and reveals the significant from the subtle.\nThe book is divided into six sections, offering a relatively profound analysis and reflection on education from the aspects of "learning to become talented," "learning for application," "the way to become talented," "talent strategy," "what talent looks like," and "breakthroughs in talent cultivation."

Editor's review

*Learn to Become Talented* is Wang Shichao's work exploring the relationship between scholarship and becoming accomplished within traditional Chinese culture. It is not a conventional book on education or success; its core value lies in elevating the concept of "learning" from the narrow acquisition of knowledge and skills to the philosophical height of "learning for oneself" and "the way of becoming a person" in the Confucian tradition. By tracing the scholarly ideals and practices of sages through the ages, the author profoundly explains that the essence of "learning" is the perfection of character and spiritual growth, while the ultimate orientation of "becoming talented" is to become a gentleman of both virtue and ability.\n\nThe book's uniqueness lies in its deep cultural grounding and speculative quality. With a solid command of classical texts, Wang Shichao effortlessly draws on the views of thinkers such as Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi, Zhu Xi, and Wang Yangming, interpreting and connecting them from a modern perspective. Readers can not only understand the deeper meaning of classic statements such as "To learn and practice it constantly" and "Study extensively, inquire carefully, think deeply, discern clearly, and practice earnestly," but also understand how these ancient wisdoms resonate with contemporary self-realization and career development. It challenges the current utilitarian view of learning and advocates a path of learning that seeks within oneself and unites knowledge with action.\n\nFor readers who feel lost in a fast-paced society and long for inner motivation for learning and a direction in life, this book is like a sober cultural remedy. It does not offer quick techniques, but guides readers back to the source of learning and to think about the relationship between scholarship and quality of life. Its style is plain yet philosophical; although it has an academic foundation, the discussion strives to be clear and smooth, suitable for quiet reading and repeated savoring.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a strong interest in traditional Chinese educational thought and views on becoming accomplished
People seeking cultural roots and philosophical guidance in career development and personal growth
Educators and parents hoping to draw wisdom on nurturing people from traditional culture
Lifelong learners who enjoy reflective reading and are not satisfied with shallow success methods

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting concrete, actionable learning techniques or exam strategies
Readers unfamiliar with classical Chinese culture and classical Chinese expression and impatient to explore it in depth

Reading tips

It is recommended to read through the whole book first to grasp the author's core thread of 'learning to become a person,' then read closely the chapters of interest
While reading, reflect in light of one's own learning and growth experience and try to engage in dialogue with the wisdom of the ancients in the book
Classical passages quoted in the book may be noted down and checked against relevant annotations to deepen understanding

About the publisher

Shanghai Far East Publishers China · Founded in 1983

Shanghai Far East Publishers is a comprehensive publisher known for its humanities, social science, and finance titles, covering literary appreciation, classical poetry, Eastern philosophy, history, and biography. Its library holds 133 titles, with representative works including the poetry-narrative research series such as "Bucheng Zaohua: A Study of the Poetry Narrative Tradition from the Mid-Tang to the Late Song" and "Fu Bi Qie Xing: A Study of the Poetry Narrative Tradition in the Pre-Qin and Han Dynasties," as well as "Selected Annotated Poems and Prose of Wang Anshi," "A Financial History of the Republic of China," "A Continued Financial History of the Republic of China: General Introduction," and "Three Thousand Years of Fiscal China." Among its authors, scholars such as Dong Naibin, Zhou Jianzhi, and Yang Wanli contribute to the poetry research series, while Jia Shiyi and Lin Chu offer works on financial history, alongside titles by Gao Keqin, Yang Xurong, and Chao Dongmei. The publisher emphasizes combining academic research with cultural popularization, showing a concentrated strength in the poetry narrative tradition and modern Chinese financial history. Public information is limited; the above is summarized mainly from the books held in the library.

版权信息
成才·成功·成人丛书编委会
总序当我们谈教育，我们是在谈什么
序言
第一篇学以成才
一、非学无以广才
二、人才与人渣
三、书袋子与书呆子
四、“爱之”与“害之”
五、放弃与放任
六、先天与后天
第二篇学以致用
一、学而优则仕与仕而优则学
二、古之学者与今之学者
三、读书万能论
四、读书无用论
五、无用的知识
第三篇成才之道
一、学而思
二、学而习
三、学而用
四、学而创
五、学而美
六、学而爱
七、学而生
第四篇人才战略
一、人才文化战略
二、小才与大才
三、小我与大我
四、选才与任才
五、术不可不慎
第五篇人才的样子
一、人是要有点精神的
二、社会的良心
三、止于至善
第六篇人才培养突围
一、龚自珍之忧与钱学森之问
二、城镇化进程下的人才培养困境
三、人才外流——一个沉重的话题
四、学以成才——环境的挑战
后记

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A search shows that the book currently has no public rating on Douban Books; it is a relatively niche but substantial cultural work.

What is the background of the author Wang Shichao?

Wang Shichao is a scholar focused on the history of Chinese thought and cultural studies. His writings often stand on traditional culture and explore issues related to the spiritual world of modern people, with a style that is both academic and readable.

Is this book suitable as an introductory reading on Chinese traditional culture?

The book focuses on the in-depth elaboration of the specific theme of 'learning' and 'becoming accomplished,' rather than a comprehensive overview of Chinese traditional culture. It is more suitable for readers who already have some interest in reading and wish to explore a particular topic in depth. For complete beginners, some preparatory knowledge or more patience may be needed.

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王世朝 Author

Wang Shizhao is an author about whom publicly available information is currently limited. It is known that one work appears under his name, Xue Yi Cheng Cai (Learning to Become Talented), commonly classified under education. Based on the available information alone, it is not possible to confirm his nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, or professional experience, nor whether he has written other works. Judging from the title and the education category, the book appears to center on the relationship between learning and personal development, and may touch on study methods, paths to growth, or educational ideas, likely aimed at students, parents, and general readers interested in education and self-improvement. Since only one work is held in the collection and supporting material on the author's life and writing career is lacking, no firm assessment of his style or overall influence can be made at present. This introduction is based on the existing bibliographic information and adds no unverified content; further materials would allow a fuller account of the author and his work.