The Ideal In Chinese Liberalist Intellectual's Heart

Countries political theory at the most important question, any one political thinker struggle can not be avoided one of the research subjects. Hu Shi as a liberal intellectuals of the most typical representative, in the early years will be influenced by Western ideas gradually into his concept of the state, painted a liberal intellectuals hearts idealism.Hu Shi's theory of national research and exploration in the traditional Chinese concept of the state of dogma, closed, superstitious thinking strong criticism on the basis of clearly put forward the establishment of the modern nation-state is the goal of a common security and prosperity, and civilization. modern, unified country, which Hu Shi constitutional design, open, the "good government." Hu Shi believes that the government must do a bit of incremental improvements. And the best road improvements should not be violent revolution, because other forms of revolution in China will not lead to progress, would bring the country into even worse situation. He therefore strive to avoid the further step of China other countries in the footsteps of violent revolution, but hope that China can use peaceful methods to improve. Such thinking is precisely the proposal reflects the Hu Shi early acceptance of the influence of Marxism, he has been involved in the human rights movement reflections. Hu Shi, thinking can neither unity, we should allow people to manifest freedom of thought, The government on the freedom of the individual should be fully protected; right ideological tolerance, allowing different ideas of freedom, This is the obligation of the State. Concern for human rights and protection precisely embodies the concept of state Hu Shi ideological characteristics. Hu Shi pursuit of freedom, but do not seek to overthrow the government, is only expecting "government critics cultivate tolerance attitude." in the existing order of gradual reform and seeking little bit of progress in building a democratic political system, the protection of individual liberties, so that everyone in the political, economic and other fields can develop freely, the greatest freedom, gradually moving toward democracy, the free world. In the use of freedom of thought, freedom of speech to criticize the government, we must hold a tolerant attitude. By doing so, the community will be more and harmony, can be more civilized and progressive. The "tolerance" attitude Hu Shi, perhaps thinking of the concept of state of another side.