Ma Xiangbo and the mind of modern China, 1840-1939 : a study of the Ontario institute for studies in education

An in-depth study of Ma Xiangbo, one of the most prominent Catholic thinkers in modern China. 2. A Letter to the Pope Asking Him to Promote Education in China (1912) -- 3. The Hanxia Academy of Humanities and Sciences (1913) -- 4. Nine Documents on the Hanxia Academy of Humanities and Sciences (c. 1914) -- 5. Some Suggestions on Setting Up a French-style Academy (date uncertain) -- 6. Should a Head of State Preside over Religious Ceremonies? (1914) -- 7. An Introduction to Philosophy (1926) -- 8. Using Scholarship to Spread Religion (1932) -- 9. Religion and Culture (1933) -- Part Three: A Bibliographic Index to the Life and Work of Ma Xiangbo (in Chinese) Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Part One: The Political, Religious and Educational Worlds of Ma Xiangbo -- 1. Statesman and Centenarian: Ma Xiangbo as Witness of China's Early Modernity -- 2. Christianity and Cultural Conflict in the Life of Ma Xiangbo -- 3. Standing Between Two Worlds: Ma Xiangbo's Educational Thought and Practice -- Part Two: Selected Translations of Ma Xiangbo's Essays and Speeches -- 1. The Need for Political Parties and Their Responsibilities (1908) A political figure, religious believer, educator and founder of three universities, Ma Xiangbo left a profound legacy in all of these areas of life and thought. This study of his life includes three lengthy essays as well as translations of nine important articles by Ma Xiangbo himself. I.A Listing of Ma Xiangbo's Books, Translations and Articles -- II. A Listing of Ma Xiangbo's Letters -- III. Articles and Commentaries Concerning Ma Xiangbo in the Chinese Press and Research Literature -- Glossary -- Index