In his old age, Fei Xiaotong's reflections on Chinese sociological method opened up new room for transcending the existing traditions of sociology. His spiritual legacy is well worth further explanation. According to...In his old age, Fei Xiaotong's reflections on Chinese sociological method opened up new room for transcending the existing traditions of sociology. His spiritual legacy is well worth further explanation. According to Fei, traditional Chinese culture and wisdom embodies a wealth of concepts, such as "harmony between nature and man," "mind for others" and so on, all of which need further definition and should he used as fulcrums for the transcending of sociological traditions.展开更多
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文摘In his old age, Fei Xiaotong's reflections on Chinese sociological method opened up new room for transcending the existing traditions of sociology. His spiritual legacy is well worth further explanation. According to Fei, traditional Chinese culture and wisdom embodies a wealth of concepts, such as "harmony between nature and man," "mind for others" and so on, all of which need further definition and should he used as fulcrums for the transcending of sociological traditions.