Department History Historical Stage

1916 ~ 1937

The Beginning of Sociology at Peking University

The study of the passage of social evolution is for the study of social states; If we study its transmutation, examine its past, and examine its future, it is sociopathology. Social state science, which is named by American scholars as Spencer, is called social tranquility; It is the backbone of social research to study the state of various cultural eras; The culture of various generations can be synthesized into a portrait of social development. Sociology, in the study of metamorphosis, in order to seek the law of evolution, set up more progress, to compare reasoning, to seek the efforts of society, to use the experience of the past, to prove the knowledge of the past, sociology can determine the future scriptures.

Tao Menghe "Cultural Transmutation"

1938 ~ 1945

The Difficult Growth of the Department of Sociology of Peking University

This prison miscellany was originally written as a record, but I am a sociology researcher, and at the same time, soon after entering the gendarmerie detention center, I had the intention of trying the sociological research method. Life in prison is originally a very complex sociological subject, but here only two more interesting questions will be discussed. First, there is the question of the methodology of sociological research, and second, the question of the individual's performance in a particular social system.

Zhao Chengxin, Prison Notes, "Sociological Notes"

1946 ~ 1978

The Twists and Turns of the Department of Sociology of Peking University

So what are the most important questions for teachers in colleges and universities in conducting scientific research? I think the specific leadership is not enough. During this half-year trip, I saw that in schools where the leadership of the faculty in scientific research has been strengthened, the faculty in these schools will feel at ease in their work, their business will improve, and the students will be satisfied. Those who have relaxed this kind of leadership, the teachers are confused and depressed, and there are many bad emotions.The distinction is understandable.Teachers are now motivated to improve their practice and feel comfortable with their goals. If the enthusiasm of teachers increases, they have requirements, but can not be met, teachers can not see the direction of force, the heart will be confused.

Fei Xiaotong "Early Spring Weather for Intellectuals"

1979 ~ present

The Revival of the Department of Sociology at Peking University

Today's sociology, including its scientific rational spirit, is itself an important "humanistic thought"; Sociological research and teaching are part of the cultivation of a society's humanistic spirit. Sociological knowledge, values and concepts, through the channels of education, become the spiritual wealth of the whole society, can help the members of the society to better understand the relationship between self and society, in order to improve self-cultivation, edify sentiment, perfect personality, and cultivate humane, rational and fair life attitude and behavior, which is the so-called "Weiyu" education process.

Fei Xiaotong "Trying to Expand the traditional boundaries of Sociology"