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| − | '''Hu Shi''' (1891-1962) was a Chinese writer and philosopher. Heavily influenced by [[pragmatism|pragmatists]] in the [[United States]] exemplified by [[John Dewey]], he advocated modern reforms in China and adoption of vernacular language. After [[communist]] takeover of the country in 1949, he later moved to and became active in [[Taiwan]]. | + | '''Hu Shi''' (1891-1962) was a Chinese writer and philosopher. He initiated the movement to replace [[Classical Chinese]] with vernacular Chinese ([[Mandarin]]). Heavily influenced by [[pragmatism|pragmatists]] in the [[United States]] exemplified by [[John Dewey]], his teacher, he advocated modern reforms in China and adoption of vernacular language, and was an ardent supporter of the [[May Fourth Movement]]. |
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| + | Between 1938 and 1942, Hu served as China's [[ambassador]] to the United States. After [[communist]] takeover of the country in 1949, he later moved to and became active in [[Taiwan]]. | ||
| − | [[Category:Philosophers]] | + | In addition to his philosophical and political involvements, he was a famed scholar on the classic Chinese [[novel]] [[Dream of the Red Chamber]]. |
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Latest revision as of 14:08, July 13, 2016
Hu Shi (1891-1962) was a Chinese writer and philosopher. He initiated the movement to replace Classical Chinese with vernacular Chinese (Mandarin). Heavily influenced by pragmatists in the United States exemplified by John Dewey, his teacher, he advocated modern reforms in China and adoption of vernacular language, and was an ardent supporter of the May Fourth Movement.
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Between 1938 and 1942, Hu served as China's ambassador to the United States. After communist takeover of the country in 1949, he later moved to and became active in Taiwan.
In addition to his philosophical and political involvements, he was a famed scholar on the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber.