Textbooks are silent teachers, and textbooks with lofty intentions and simple explanations can help us understand a subject quickly. Today, I recommend a set of Pearson high-scoring classic textbooks, this series of classic textbooks, can be said to be a textbook that makes people hate to meet late, or even a set of textbooks about textbooks. Whether it is an ancient abstract philosophy, a young and cutting-edge psychology, or sociology and anthropology that focus on reality, this set of textbooks can skillfully combine general knowledge with new knowledge, not only establish a discipline genealogy, give thinking methods, but also emphasize a sense of reality and scenes, and truly integrate "simple and simple" into between the lines. At present, there are four types of books: What is Philosophy (11th ed.), Cultural Anthropology (13th ed.), Foundations of Sociology (12th ed.), and Social Psychology (13th ed.). I believe that no matter which one of them you read, you will learn something from it. 1.What is Philosophy (11th Edition).by Robert Paul Wolfe; Translated by Li Tingting and Nie Yiming.
A general primer on philosophyIn the more than 30 years since its launch, it has been reprinted more than ten timesTranslated into many languagesEmphasis on the application of philosophy in the presentA classic philosophy textbook in simple termsIn recent years, there have been a lot of translations of popular philosophical books, no less than dozens, but this book has certain characteristics. For example, an important feature is the emphasis on the application of philosophy in the present, and what particularly struck me was about plagiarism, which used to be discussed from an ethical point of view, while it discussed plagiarism from an epistemological point of view. Again, it doesn't talk about what philosophy is like introducing philosophy, and how does it cut in? It says that we should find a philosopher and see what he is doing, so it is not worth living through the life of Socrates to draw out this unexamined life, which is very intimate to read.
Li Chaojie. The third and most important reason for Socrates' immortality is no accident, and that isThe true meaning of his life and sense of mission. Although he is witty, perhaps a little cynical, and undoubtedly annoyingBut he took the matter very seriously。His death only confirms what his life has proven – to himRelentlessly examining every human behavior and belief is more important than survival itself. As Socrates said at trial, "An unexamined life is not worth living."He drank poisoned wine, showing that he would rather die with dignity for the sake of his principles than flee in humiliation to a foreign land. Everyone has made countless decisions that affect us and to some extent the people around us. Many decisions don't matter, such as whether to go to the movies, where to eat, what to wear, etc.; Some decisions are crucial, such as who to marry, what kind of career to pursue, etc.; For those caught up in war or facing personal tragedy, their decisions can be a real matter of life and death. Socrates thought in his time (and I believe he would still think so if he lived today).If people intend to truly live a good and happy life, these decisions must be questioned, examined, and critiqued。Most of us, even when making our most important decisions, don't really ask ourselves what principles we are basing ourselves on, and whether those principles deserve to be respected and upheld. 2.Foundations of Sociology (12th Edition).John Jby McHunis; Feng Xiaotian and other translationsYou will begin to reach outA course that will change your lifeSociology is a new and exciting way of understanding the world around you. It willChange the way you see and think about the world, and it will change your perception of yourself very well.
The use of sociology has benefited us in four ways:1.The sociological perspective helps us to discern the truth of "common sense". We always take things for granted, but that doesn't mean they're real. A good example of this is the idea that we are all free individuals and can all take responsibility for our own lives. If we think we can decide our own destiny, we are likely to appreciate those who are very successful, thinking that they are winners: and that those who are not very successful are born with deficiencies. In contrast,The sociological approach prompts us to think about whether such so-called common sense is true, or to what extent is it distorted. And why are they so widespread? 2.A sociological perspective helps us to identify the opportunities and limitations of everyday life. The sociological point of view leads us to observe that in the game of life, we have our own say in how we play cards, but it is society that deals the cards. The more we know about the game, the more we can be a good player. Sociology helps us learn more about the world, so we can pursue our goals in life more effectively. 3.The sociological perspective allows us to be an active participant in society. The more we understand how society works, the more we can become true citizens. When we begin to notice how society affects us, we may decide to support the status quo of society, or we may work with others to try to change society. 4.The sociological perspective helps us to live in such a diverse world. We always try to define the life we have as "right", "natural", and "better". Sociological perspectives prompt us to think critically about the relative strengths and weaknesses of all lifestyles, including our own.
3.Social Psychology (13th Edition).Robert ABaron; Nyla Rby Brownscom; Translated by Bai BaoyuWhat is Social Psychology? Fundamentally, this discipline studies all aspects of our social existence – from attracting, loving, and helping behaviors to prejudice, xenophobia, violence, and everything in between. Have you ever asked yourself these questions:
Why do people fall in love and fall out of love?
How do we get others to do what we want them to do – influence others in the way we want?
How do we know ourselves – what are our biggest strengths and weaknesses?
What are our deepest desires and strongest needs?
Sometimes, we often sacrifice our own interests and even happiness in order to help others, why does this happen?
Why do we sometimes slow to ask for help when we are desperate for help?
Why do we sometimes get angry and say or do something that we regret?
If you've ever thought about these questions—and many other issues related to social life—you've come to the right place, because these are the very questions that social psychology is concerned with, and that's what this book is about. What is personal happiness?
After decades of research into the nature, causes, and effects of individual happiness, most social psychologists agree on a criterion consisting of four dimensions:
overall life satisfaction (overall feeling of well-being in life);
satisfaction with important areas of life (satisfaction with work, relationships and family);
Positive emotions (often experience positive emotions and moods);
Negative emotions (experienced infrequently or rarely).
4.Cultural Anthropology (13th ed.).
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Translated by Wang QingfengAnthropology is the science that has the deepest understanding of our species. This book is an anthropological encyclopedia. The categories, concepts, and questions of anthropology, as well as newer ideas and methods of exploration, are all in it. To get a comprehensive understanding of anthropology, you can start here, and to delve into many questions of anthropology, you can get ideas and reference books from them.
——Professor Zheng Yefu of Peking University
Cultural anthropology is a discipline that is filled with endless curiosity about human beings, focusing on how and why culture has changed or remained unchanged in the past and present. Cultural anthropology encompasses almost the entire catalogue of disciplines:Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Economics, History, Philosophy, and Literature. A classic primer on cultural anthropology, Cultural Anthropology is published by Pearson Education. Since its publication in 1973, it has been reprinted more than ten times. The Commercial Press's Chinese translation is the most significant change in the book since the 10th edition. The authors are the famous American anthropologists Mr. and Mrs. Embell. They have Ph.D. degrees in anthropology from Harvard University and Yale University, respectively, and have long conducted fieldwork among Kenyan Luau and American Samoans. Pearson Education Classic Textbooks (4 types have been published).What is Philosophy (11th ed.), Cultural Anthropology (13th ed.), Foundations of Sociology (12th ed.), Social Psychology (13th ed.).