Integrity China

Name: Integrity China
ISBN: 9787214217424

阎孟伟Jan 2023

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Word count: 96K words
Chapters: 31
ISBN: 9787214217424

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Summary

"Integrity" is one of the basic contents of the core socialist values. What is integrity? How can we call forth a spirit of integrity for modern society? On the one hand, this book draws on the intellectual resources of the spirit of integrity from the development of historical and cultural traditions; on the other, it explores the universal principles and basic strategies for building a society of integrity from the basic features of modern social development and the various practical problems it faces, so that we may step with confidence into a society of integrity full of hope.

Editor's review

This book restores "integrity" from a moral slogan to a social issue that can be discussed and constructed. The author first sorts out the intellectual resources of the spirit of integrity from historical and cultural traditions, then, grounded in the operating features and practical problems of modern society, explores the universal principles and basic strategies for building a society of integrity, forming a line of argument from "traditional resources" to "modern predicaments" to "institutional paths." Its value lies in not settling for moral appeals but examining integrity within modern social structures and public life, offering both conceptual analysis and strategic reflection. The writing is relatively theoretical and suits use as supplementary reading for studying core socialist values, civic moral education, and social ethics discussions. While reading, relate the text to concrete phenomena around you—social credit, contract performance, public trust—to translate abstract principles more easily into real-world judgment. For readers concerned with building social trust, moral education, and public governance, the book offers a fairly systematic framework for thinking.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Frontline teachers and workers in ideological and political education and moral education
Party and government officials concerned with social trust and the building of the social credit system
University students in sociology, ethics, political science, and related fields
Readers who need to hold reading groups or prepare presentations on the theme of integrity

Not a good fit for

Casual readers hoping for many case stories and light essays
Practitioners seeking a concrete credit-management operations manual
Young readers who prefer strong narrative and fast-paced reading

Reading tips

Read the section on historical and cultural traditions first, then the section on modern social construction, to grasp the book's overall line of argument.
After each chapter, write a short note connecting it to a phenomenon of social trust around you to deepen understanding.
If using the book for presentations or teaching, prioritize the key points on principles and strategies of integrity.
Read alongside works on other themes of the core socialist values to form a holistic understanding.

版权信息
总序
引子诚信之于我们
一、我国传统文化中的诚信精神和诚信观念
1．诚信精神的基本内涵
2．诚信修养和诚信教育
3．中国传统诚信观念的历史局限性
二、现代社会中的诚信问题
1．现代社会的诚信原则
2．恩格斯的提示
三、现代社会诚信缺失的主要原因
1．博弈分析——诚信缺失的经济动因
2．理性困境——个人理性与公共理性的矛盾
3．“信息陷阱”——诚信缺失中的信息不对称问题
4．“次品问题”——劣品淘汰良品
四、现代社会中的诚信之光
1．诚信的人格魅力
2．诚信为本的企业精神
3．小本生意，大道情怀
五、构建现代社会的诚信体系
1．培育诚信精神，塑造诚信人格
2．完善法律法规，健全制度体系
3．加强监管力度，完善监管机制
4．履行公民责任，加强社会协同
5．发挥公权作用，加强政府主导
六、社会诚信系统的运行机制和层次结构
1．社会诚信系统的运行机制
2．社会诚信体系的层次结构和联动机制
3．关于个人诚信系统
附录我国现行有关社会诚信的法律法规和政策
后记

FAQ

Is this book a collection of traditional stories about integrity?

No. Although it draws intellectual resources on integrity from historical and cultural traditions, its focus is on discussing the principles and strategies for building a society of integrity in modern society. It is a theoretical discussion, not a compilation of traditional virtue stories.

Can I understand it without a philosophy or ethics background?

Yes. The book centers on the concept of integrity and practical problems; the language is somewhat theoretical but not abstruse. It is advisable to read the introductory chapters first, grasp the two main threads of "traditional resources" and "modern construction," and then proceed chapter by chapter.

Is it suitable as study material for an organization?

Yes. Integrity is one of the basic contents of the core socialist values, and the book offers fairly systematic conceptual analysis and strategic reflection. It can be used for thematic study, reading groups, and preparing presentations, but should be adapted with actual cases from your own organization.

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About the author

阎孟伟 Author

Yan Mengwei is a Chinese book author about whom limited public information is available; his dates of birth and death, nationality, educational background, and professional experience have not been reliably documented. One work by him is included in the collection, titled Integrity China (Chengxin Zhongguo), commonly classified under politics. Judging from the title and subject matter, the book addresses the issue of integrity, touching on social credit, moral development, and public governance, and belongs to accessible writing on political and social topics. Because little background information about the author has been disclosed, it is difficult to assess the full range of his writing style, but the book may be presumed to start from practical concerns and to discuss integrity as a value within the context of contemporary Chinese society. It should suit readers interested in social morality and political culture.