Reviews
Socrates in Sichuan provides a panoramic view of 'living' Chinese philosophy in contemporary China. His book is an honest, good-humored, and hugely engaging attempt to describe the pain and the joy of a seasoned teacher's encounter with Chinese students, who reveal the fears and the values of their generation in this sometimes radically foreign country., eoe Socrates in Sichuan provides a panoramic view of e~livinge(tm) Chinese philosophy in contemporary China. His book is an honest, good-humored, and hugely engaging attempt to describe the pain and the joy of a seasoned teachere(tm)s encounter with Chinese students, who reveal the fears and the values of their generation in this sometimes radically foreign country.e, One of the best ways to understand another culture is to spend time in its education system. Peter Vernezze arrived in China with the rare experience of having taught philosophy in American colleges, and his book is more than just a window into the minds of Chinese students - it's also a study of how Western philosophical concepts translate into a very different culture., In the vein of Bill Holm's Coming Home Crazy, Socrates in Sichuan is a lively introduction to teaching in China and acclimating to the standards of a provincial teacher's college. Vernezze's respect for and interest in his students' opinions allows their voices to fill the pages, making this an educational portrait of a unique seminar., eoeIn the vein of Bill Holme(tm)s Coming Home Crazy, Socrates in Sichuan is a lively introduction to teaching in China and acclimating to the standards of a provincial teacher's college. Vernezzee(tm)s respect for and interest in his studentse(tm) opinions allows their voices to fill the pages, making this an educational portrait of a unique seminar.e, eoeWith the observant and nonjudgmental eye of an American philosopher, Peter Vernezze provides fresh insights into the views of a generation now entering the expanding Chinese middle class, which will take part in shaping China's future. This book opens a unique window to understanding what China, and its people, are becoming.e, One of the best ways to understand another culture is to spend time in its education system. Peter Vernezze arrived in China with the rare experience of having taught philosophy in American colleges, and his book is more than just a window into the minds of Chinese students it's also a study of how Western philosophical concepts translate into a very different culture., Peter Vernezze's witty and informative book is far more than a lively and often funny series of Socratic dialogues with his deftly characterized Chinese students. It is a chance for us to eavesdrop as this American teacher grapples with students who challenge his own set notions. These debates have much to teach us about how young people in this ever-changing China think about politics, human relations, and even sex education., With the observant and nonjudgmental eye of an American philosopher, Peter Vernezze provides fresh insights into the views of a generation now entering the expanding Chinese middle class, which will take part in shaping China's future. This book opens a unique window to understanding what China, and its people, are becoming., eoeOne of the best ways to understand another culture is to spend time in its education system. Peter Vernezze arrived in China with the rare experience of having taught philosophy in American colleges, and his book is more than just a window into the minds of Chinese students e" ite(tm)s also a study of how Western philosophical concepts translate into a very different culture.e, eoe Socrates in Sichuan is a fascinating window into the outlook of young Chinese today and is fun to read into the bargain.e, eoePeter Vernezze's witty and informative book is far more than a lively and often funny series of Socratic dialogues with his deftly characterized Chinese students. It is a chance for us to eavesdrop as this American teacher grapples with students who challenge his own set notions. These debates have much to teach us about how young people in this ever-changing China think about politics, human relations, and even sex education.e, Socrates in Sichuan is a fascinating window into the outlook of young Chinese today and is fun to read into the bargain.
