Tolerance
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Summary
The book recounts the tragic fates of a series of persecuted historical figures over the long course of human intellectual development, revealing the arduous journey humanity has traveled in pursuit of freedom of thought, and ultimately arrives at the maxim: "Only by tolerating different ideas can humanity achieve progress and liberation."
Radiating the brilliance of reason throughout, it is an outstanding work chronicling the history of humanity's intellectual emancipation, beloved by readers around the world.
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the history of Western thought and the development of humanism
- Thinkers seeking to understand the relationship between social prejudice, group psychology, and intellectual freedom
- Modern readers seeking to cultivate a rational and tolerant mindset amid a flood of information
- Lovers of narrative nonfiction that conveys profound ideas through vivid storytelling
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking a detailed history arranged in strict chronological order
- Readers expecting pure philosophical theory or abstract speculation
Reading tips
- It is advisable to treat van Loon's narrative as historical commentary and intellectual essay, focusing on its core arguments and humanist concern rather than on the precision of specific historical facts
- Readers may reflect on contemporary social phenomena while reading to appreciate the contemporary significance of the theme of "tolerance"
- Van Loon's style is distinctive, with a touch of irony and humor; readers may slow down to savor the emotion and attitude behind his words
About the publisher
China Legal Publishing House is a legal publisher overseen and sponsored by the Ministry of Justice, with the publication of standard texts of national laws and regulations as an important focus; its catalogue already contains 2,972 titles. Its publications cover fields such as criminal law, civil law, contract law, company law, real estate law and the security system, including article-by-article commentaries such as the Interpretation of the Contract Part of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, adjudication rules and case compilations oriented toward judicial practice such as Understanding and Applying Adjudication Rules in Contract Disputes and A Compendium of Court Views on Real Estate Cases, as well as legal classics such as On Crimes and Punishments and academic works such as The Theory of Procedural Sanctions. In terms of author resources, the publisher brings together classic legal authors such as Cesare Beccaria, scholars and practitioners such as Liu Junhai, Long Weiqiu and Zhu Shuying, and cooperates with institutions including the National Judges College and the Judicial Case Research Institute of the Supreme People's Court. Its publishing character lies in linking legal texts, scholarly interpretation and judicial application, balancing authoritative norms with practical guidance.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序言
- 第一章 无知的暴虐
- 第二章 希腊人
- 第三章 桎梏的开始
- 第四章 众神的黄昏
- 第五章 囚禁
- 第六章 纯粹生活
- 第七章 宗教裁判所
- 第八章 求知的人们
- 第九章 向书籍开战
- 第十章 历史书及本书的写作
- 第十一章 文艺复兴
- 第十二章 宗教改革
- 第十三章 伊拉斯莫斯
- 第十四章 拉伯雷
- 第十五章 新瓶装旧酒
- 第十六章 再洗礼派教徒
- 第十七章 苏西尼家族
- 第十八章 蒙田
- 第十九章 阿米尼乌斯
- 第二十章 布鲁诺
- 第二十一章 斯宾诺莎
- 第二十二章 腓特烈大帝
- 第二十三章 百科全书
- 第二十四章 此前一百年
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About the author
Hendrik Willem van Loon (1882–1944) was a Dutch-American historian, journalist and writer of children's books. Born in Rotterdam, he moved to the United States in 1902 and received a doctorate in history from the University of Munich in 1911. The Story of Mankind, published in 1921, received the first Newbery Medal the following year; over his life he wrote more than forty books, most of them explaining history, geography and art in plain and engaging prose with his own drawings. Four of his works are included in the collection: The Story of Mankind, Tolerance, The Story of Civilization for young readers, and the fully translated illustrated edition of The Story of Art. Commonly classified under history and design, these titles show his lasting influence in making history and art accessible. He died in Connecticut, USA, in 1944.
Zhang Zhe is a Chinese author whose works span a notably wide range of subjects, though limited public information is available and biographical details remain unclear. Seven of the author's works are included in the collection, covering history, applied psychology, modern romance, general computing, medicine, and biography, which reflects broad writing interests. Representative titles include Tolerance, Photo Art Therapy: An Exploration in the Jungian School, Loucun, Loucun, Analysis and Processing of Spaceborne AIS Signals, A Quick Guide to Formulas and Syndromes in Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine, A Hall of Historical and Cultural Celebrities in Northern Shaanxi, and Four-Season Health Preservation. These works suggest that the author can handle both technically demanding computing and medical content and also engages with psychotherapy, history and culture, and emotional narrative, with a style that adapts to each subject and combines practical value with storytelling. Because reliable biographical material is lacking, the author's background and identity cannot be confirmed, and readers may come to know the writing mainly through this diverse body of work.
Liu Chunzhi is a Chinese author about whom little public information is available. At present, it is known only that one work, Tolerance, is listed under the category of history books. This limited clue suggests that his writing leans toward historical subjects, likely presenting historical developments, figures, and events in an accessible manner for general readers rather than specialists. The title Tolerance itself carries a sense of intellectual history, hinting that the book may center on the formation and evolution of tolerance in human society and the setbacks it has encountered, or use historical examples to discuss coexistence and conflict among different groups and ideas. Because information on his life, education, and other works is lacking, it is difficult to judge his overall style, scholarly background, or influence. Readers may approach Tolerance as a work of popular history, paying attention to its narrative perspective and selection of sources, while more public information is needed to understand the author and his future writing.
Liao Guoqiang is an author about whom little public information is currently available. One work by this author is included in the library: the history title Tolerance. Based on the available information, his writing is aimed at general readers of history and tends to use historical subjects as a basis for narration, guiding readers to understand the relationship between people and their times within a concrete historical context. Since his dates of birth and death, nationality, educational background, and writing career are not clearly recorded, no more detailed account of his life can be given at present, and speculation about his identity and experience would not be appropriate. Tolerance is classified as a history title, indicating that its content centers on historical narrative and humanistic reflection and is suitable for ordinary readers interested in historical topics. On the basis of the available material, knowledge of Liao Guoqiang rests mainly on this single work, and his writing style and later works await further public information.
