This book is a collection of the academic essays by Prof. Chen Lai, a master in sinology, and a popular reading material that expounds the issues related to sinology and Confucianism in a professional, systematic and understandable manner. Prof. Chen discusses the significance of sinology in the contemporary era, the content and classification of sinology, the development process of modern sinology, the role and significance of Confucianism in the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and various thoughts related to the history of Confucianism. Being a master in sinology, the author elucidates these issues in small academic essays, which is a model of academic popularization.

Chen Lai is Dean of the Academy of Chinese Learning, Tsinghua University. He is mainly dedicated to studying Chinese philosophy and Confucianism, and known as a leading scholar in field of research. He is author of almost 40 academic works.