1. Su Li: the rule of law and its local resources [how the system is formed], preface to reading, sending France to the countryside]
[Introduction] The greatest value of this book lies in the "enlightenment" of the law. It will tell you what vision and methods we should adopt when observing legal phenomena, how to cultivate our learning and research methods, and how to reveal common sense and challenge existing knowledge and concepts. For freshmen, after reading this book, they will feel that law is not as boring as we thought. The later book "Sending Law to the Countryside" can be said to be the further development and concrete application of the first book, which is more substantial and full, although I still think its book "Local Resources" is the most important.
2. Yu Wujin: "Overseas Issues"
As a popular introduction to philosophical knowledge and schools, this book can not only introduce readers into a new philosophical world, but more importantly, it is helpful to open up and broaden students' problem domains, especially how to form their own problem consciousness. How to ask questions and what kind of questions to ask are the abilities that we should always pay attention to during college, which is much more important than specific knowledge in many cases.
3. Fei Xiaotong: "China Rural Fertility System" [jiang village economy].
[Introduction] Today, it has been 60 or 70 years since Mr. Fei wrote this book, but Mr. Fei's analysis of the current situation in China in the book is still so pertinent to China today; Today, we are far from Mr. Fei's problem consciousness and writing style. Every legal person should reflect: where is the knowledge contribution of law?
4. Wu Si: Hidden Rules-Real Games in the History of China.
[Introduction] Perspective on the rules of the game actually operated in China society. Why is there a set of more applicable hidden rules outside our formal system? The author has developed from a historical story to today's reality. We can reflect: what are the conditions for the law to really work in life? What is the relationship between the moral good and evil of law and the actual interest pattern? Are we living on the iceberg of self-deception, or are we rising in bitter introspection?
5. Wang Xiaobo: The silent majority [golden age].
This is a sober book, a rational book, a humorous book and a book of wisdom. It not only gives us insight into life and society, but also tells us what is the spirit of independent thinking and judgment. What is real humanistic care? As a legal person, perhaps the biggest revelation of this book is that if we don't care about the silent majority and lack some kind of "spiritual home" law, there will be no life law. But you must remember that Wang Xiaobo's novels, especially The Golden Age, are more memorable to read.
6. Andersen: Complete Works of Andersen's Fairy Tales
What we lack is the fairy tale world written by Andersen, a real world with happiness and suffering, laughter and tears. People who study law are most afraid of losing a childlike innocence. For those who haven't read Andersen's story, I want to tell you: it's not too late to come into this world, it will make you more sound.
7. Pahlman: Law and Religion
[Introduction] Well written and well translated. Explore the spirit behind the law and what supports the law. Without faith, the law will be useless. While the existing legal tradition in China has been broken, how should we find a new tradition of living under the law? Of course, when reading this book, we should not unilaterally pursue the wonderful sentences, but pay more attention to the analytical ideas and clues.
8. Feng Xiang: "Wooden Leg Justice"
[Introduction] I believe this book should be an excellent enlightening case for colleagues who specialize in law. The author walks between law and society by virtue of the advantages of his own literary theme. It is a good book worth reading because of its far-reaching influence and broad thinking.
9. Liang Zhiping: Debate on Law [Letter from New Persians, Between Learning and Society].
[Introduction] This is a collection of a series of articles published by Mr. Liang in Reading magazine in the middle and late period of 1980. It is his case practice and speech of "explaining law by culture and explaining culture by law". Debate, criticism and rational thinking are integrated. For young students, reading this book can also learn some "subtle" methods of how to read and how to organize their own experiences. The book Xin is also a critical work written by Early and several other authors. Calligraphy is the author's cultural essay, which is written casually and skillfully.
10. Huang Renyu: fifteen years of Wanli [capitalism and 2 1 century].
[Introduction] The author's profound knowledge of history, familiarity with China's political system and thorough analysis all show the perfect combination of "historical facts" and "historical knowledge". The writing is old and spicy, and it is done in one go. His discussion on the relationship between politics and morality, the operation and living state of rules has great enlightenment for us to understand tradition and law. This book must be read.
1 1. Max Weber: Academic and Political [Methodology of Social Science].
[Introduction] The author's views on the relationship between academics, politics and even life can really clarify a lot of our understanding. We live in an era of lack of piety and faith, which affects our understanding of ourselves. We don't know what occupation is except making a living. This book can tell us some answers.
12. Ying Xing: the story of the petition of Dahe immigrants.
[Introduction] Sociological works written by telling stories. Facing the power operation of "immigrant" families and people in China, we can reveal the strategies and games of political control and pay attention to the living conditions of civilians. This book is a great drink and wake-up call for complacent jurists, no matter from the pioneering and innovative research methods and problems.
13. Open social science.
[Introduction] For every learner engaged in social science (including law), he has a more conscious (though not necessarily sober) grasp of the nature and trend of social science itself. This book is extremely challenging in this respect. It studies the structure of social science as a form of knowledge; Questioning the division of labor in social sciences; What is the academic status of social science? This book is only 70,000 words, and a thin booklet is much more valuable and thoughtful than those works with hundreds of thousands or millions of words.
14. He Weifang: the road of law education in China.
People who study law should have a basic understanding of the history, present situation and development of law education. This book provides such a way of understanding. It is better to reflect on the current situation of vocational education and the social contrast. The first thing we should do is to have a calm understanding of the operation of this legal education ecosystem. One of the characteristics of this book is that it provides us with such a perspective.
15. Mainly: Ancient Law [savigny: On the Contemporary Mission of Legislation and Law].
[Introduction] Representative works of Historical Law School. Its significance lies not only in outlining the development of law through its own research, but also in putting forward an exciting proposition that law moves from identity to contract. More importantly, his independence and skepticism in academic research criticized the popular discourse of "natural equality". As Maine said, what we need most may be a constant review of old and new materials, not a blind letter. The latter book is also the representative work of the school of historical law.
16. Plato: "Socrates' defense in Syria, Chritton"
[Introduction] This book is three famous dialogues between Socrates' trial and execution. It shows how Socrates was sentenced and his attitude towards God, knowledge, ethics, law and death. Readers will not only be shocked by his personality, but also think further about how Socrates died, an important political and life issue. Teaching you wisdom in dialogue and questioning is another important benefit of this book.
The required reading list for sophomores majoring in law in China University.
17. Kafka: Selected short stories of Kafka
[Introduction] The depth of Kafka's thought and the penetrating power of his language are believed to make every reader feel cold. For a great writer, any descriptive words are redundant. Kafka made us realize that we are losing those people's precious things and what kind of life we will face after losing them. Kafka's classic works on law are an important gateway for us to understand law and modernity, law and human nature.
18. Liu xing: what is law [China law, law and law in context].
[Introduction] This book is mainly a critical interpretation of British and American legal theories in the 20th century, which is different from the introductory reading written by ordinary China people. The book makes an in-depth and detailed analysis of the theories it considers important. The language is plain and the examples are concise. On this basis, the author intends to express his views on the law: our views on the law are often determined by our posture.
19. Zhang Wenxian: research on the category of philosophy of law.
[Introduction] This book is cautious in analyzing some categories of law itself, and it is a representative work of standardization and systematization of law in China. Many concepts and "right-obligation" models put forward and analyzed by him have had a far-reaching impact on current law textbooks. As far as academic level is concerned, although this book has some political brand and some constructive colors, on the whole, it is still a masterpiece of criticizing China's laws.
20. Liu Junning: Republic, democracy and constitutionalism.
[Introduction] A "radical" book on China's "conservative" view of freedom. The author's position is self-evident, and his distinctive and even "encouraging" language will inevitably weaken his academic taste to some extent. Liberalism is actually a sensitive issue in China. For students who don't understand liberalism, it is really difficult to grasp and distinguish the various ideological trends of "freedom". This book provides a positive method, and we should also have a more comprehensive and calm thinking.
2 1. Cardoso: the essence of judicial procedure.
[Introduction] He is an excellent judge and a scholar with profound insight. His ideas are concise and clear. He told us how he judged the case. Judges should not only "discover the law" but also "create the law". He combined innovation with limitation. His enthusiasm and reason highlight the lofty legal profession in these people. As a scholar and judge, Cardoso's wisdom and restraint earned him due respect.
22. Wang Mingming and Wang Sifu: "Order, Justice and Authority in Rural Society"
[Introduction] This book gathers the research of some scholars in law and sociology. Scholars' judgment and description of rural society in China, as well as their grasp and explanation of its order, have left many thought-provoking questions for future research. As far as law is concerned, the research orientation of this book is a good attempt. Unfortunately, there is no follow-up research now, which is not enough to create a real academic momentum. This is a good book, and it also makes us reflect on how China's academic tradition was established.
23. Montesquieu: "On the Spirit of Law"
[Introduction] Comprehensive use of various research methods: historical, comparative, empirical and so on. Explore the essence and spirit of law, with broad vision and elegant bearing. It is also the representative work of the Enlightenment period, expounding the concepts of natural rights and separation of powers. Although the author's "classification and framework" has some cracks with the social investigation method he advocated, it is precisely the symbol of excellent works-it sets a "paradigm" for successors to surpass.
24. Tocqueville: "On American Democracy"
[Introduction] There are many similarities in temperament between this book and the last one. The author's analysis of American society and insight into democracy fully show his talent. The author's understanding of freedom deserves our long-term reflection. The exposition of American legal profession and legal belief is still a valuable ideological wealth for our legal system construction today.
25. Liang Zhiping: Seeking Harmony in the Natural Order-A Study of China's Traditional Legal Culture [Customary Law of Qing Dynasty-Society and State].
[Introduction] The works with "paradigm" significance in the study of China's legal history. It opens up a new research field, and more importantly, it is a conscious use method. It is a description of the facts and a cultural sympathy and demonstration. What matters is not the author's use of various historical materials, but his interpretation of these historical materials. What matters is not whether he solved the problem, but the way he raised it.
26. Qu Tongzu: "China Law and China Society"
Like the last book, Dianyin is also a classic in the study of legal history. The author of this book has profound skills and simple language. From a sociological point of view. Of course, there are many methods of sociology itself, and this book may still belong to the approach of "normative sociology". Moreover, from the perspective of legal analysis of China society, this academic orientation itself is respectable.
27. Hart: The concept of law
[Introduction] The representative work of analytical law. The author has a special sensitivity to the relationship between language and law, and puts forward and discusses a series of important concepts of contemporary jurisprudence, which has a far-reaching impact on western jurisprudence in the twentieth century and even in the future. There are some problems in the translation of this book, but it is readable as a whole. As a person who mainly studies Hart, I suggest you pay more attention to this book and Hart's other works.
28. Austin: The Scope of Jurisprudence [kelsen: General Theory of Law and State].
Introduction is a classic document of analytical law. Influenced by positivism, Austin insisted on the separation of "ought-to-be law" and "actual law" and tried to regard law as a real science. Put forward the legal model of sovereignty, order and sanctions. We should re-understand analytical law. Today, the original intention of analytical jurisprudence (legal independence) seems to have been greatly distorted (legal ideology). The latter book is also a masterpiece of analytical law, but it is quite different from Hart and Austin in temperament. Remember: the differences between analytical scholars may be greater than those between analytical law and other schools. Therefore, when reading a book, it is important to look at its problems, not the "label".
29. Dworkin: Take rights seriously [legal empire, free law].
[Introduction] The author's early representative works and famous works. This book systematically expounds the author's view of rights. This is an important work on the study of rights today. The author's analysis of rules, principles and policies in the book has great enlightenment for us to deepen our understanding of the law. How do we care about and respect human rights? This is always a thought-provoking question.
30. ellman: Comparative legal culture.
[Introduction] In comparative law, this is a concise and distinctive book. The author is more concerned with the internal thoughts and concepts that determine different legal systems. In other words, this book analyzes different laws and traditions from a cultural perspective. From the way of discussion, this book is also different from other comparative law works, but comprehensively discusses various legal systems according to the problems involved.
3 1. Jiangshan: the concept of China law.
[Introduction] The author is unique in the legal field of China. Fortunately, he was not "polluted" by the academic system of modern western industrialization. Therefore, his interpretation of the reality and ideal of China law must be immersed in the real China thinking. Because of this, his view of law is not available to those of us who focus on the "modern world". This is a rare book with "ideological color" written by China people.
32. Bodenheimer: Jurisprudence: Legal Philosophy and Legal Method.
[Introduction] A comprehensive legal work with great influence in China. The first half of the book briefly introduces the history of western legal thought, and the second half discusses some legal issues that the author thinks are important, and on this basis, puts forward a comprehensive legal view based on natural law. Perhaps one of the values of this book is its influence on China law since the mid-1980s. From the perspective of academic history and language translation history, we can have some interesting research on this book.
Required reading list for third-year undergraduate students majoring in law in China University
33. Kelly: A Brief History of Western Legal Thought
[Introduction] Another way to write the history of legal thought. Use "problem history" instead of "heroic spectrum" and pay attention to the sociological analysis of exploration thought. In addition, the author's literary skill and keen perception of problems make this book bring us more "original" legal thinking to cater to. From the perspective of translation, this book is a rare quality miscellaneous book in today's world where "fake and inferior products" are rampant.
Raymond Allen: "The main idea of sociology"
[Introduction] This book comprehensively and systematically discusses the thoughts of seven great sociologists: Montesquieu, Comte, Marx, Tocqueville, Durkheim, Pareto and Weber. The author himself is a fascinating social thinker. He should not only try to grasp the basic ideas of these sociologists, but also not forget the internal relations between these social ideas and philosophical concepts and political thoughts.
35. Russell: History of Western Philosophy [Philosophical Issues].
There are too many books on the history of philosophy, but this book has stood the test of time. Mr. Russell shows a calm and elegant temperament in his book. He never forgets to make fun of a philosopher. I think this kind of tolerance is lacking in China people who are "heavy but not deep". This book is orthodox in writing, systematic and true.
36. Feng Youlan: A Brief History of Chinese Philosophy
[Introduction] The author originally had a comprehensive understanding of the history of China's philosophy. This book was originally written for foreigners. But on another level, this book is more accurate to read. This can be used as an introductory book, but it can also be read and updated frequently. The author's point of view of life realm put forward in the book is also very enlightening to us.
37. Ji Weidong: "The Construction of Rule of Law Order"
[Introduction] The author's research and thinking methods profoundly reflect some grand and rational feelings. The introduction of contemporary western jurisprudence and overseas (especially Japanese) experience in the rule of law reveal the author's personal concern about the rule of law construction in China. The book is rigorous in argumentation and strong in academic color.
38. Liang Qichao: Collection of Liang Qichao's Law.
[Introduction] As a jurist, Liang Qichao's pioneering contribution to China law should be understood and recognized by young students. Liang Qichao has a wide range of knowledge and quick thinking, and has a profound understanding of China's social reality and practice. His writing style is wanton and Wang Yang's argument is vigorous. As for the actual cracks in theory and practice, you must have a sympathetic understanding when reading this book, so as to correctly understand that the contribution of a person must be combined with the times.
39.Bossigno et al.: The Gate of Law.
[Introduction] This book is a bit big. However, as a textbook work, this book covers almost all important fields of contemporary law. Enlightened and vivid; Pay attention to training thinking and have no sense of security. It can be said that this book is to bring students into the hall of law step by step. Interesting and weighty, this is my overall evaluation of this book. Compared with a large number of "junk textbooks" in China, it is needless to say that the advantages and disadvantages are judged by yourself.
40. Liu Xiaofeng: Heavy Body [Redemption and Freedom, Introduction to Modern Social Theory].
[Introduction] A new interpretation of modernity ethics. Carry forward the ethical narrative view of individualism. Following Liu Xiaofeng's guidance, we will enter a world that is somewhat mysterious and ethereal, but extremely real. What kind of people will we be? What kind of present situation is our morality? How on earth should we grasp life? How do we view art and life? After reading this book, while sighing, you will certainly have a heavy harvest.
4 1. Durkheim: On social division of labor [on suicide, the standard of sociological methods, the basic form of religious life].
[Introduction] The author is a famous sociologist on the same footing as Marx and Weber. This book is the first work for the author to establish his own way of thinking. The book puts forward some important concepts such as social unity, collective consciousness, social differentiation and integration, and discusses the binary division of mechanical unity, organic solidarity, repressive sanctions and restorative sanctions and its historical laws.
42. Gadamer: Truth and Method.
[Introduction] This book aims to clarify the basic characteristics of philosophical hermeneutics and turn hermeneutics from epistemology and ontology to methodology. The book thinks: understand and explain the fusion of the horizon formed by dependence and subject's foresight with the current horizon. There is no doubt about the ideological penetration of this book. For law students, the contribution they can make to hermeneutics should be in application, which is exactly what we should pay attention to when studying legal interpretation and legal methods today.
43. He Weifang: The concept and system of justice [concrete rule of law, ink in the law].
[Introduction] This book reflects the author's important thinking since he entered the judicial research. The author has a unique style and keen thinking, and is good at combining western systems and theories with China's judicial reform practice. In addition to several important long articles, the author also received many short and witty articles that once had a wide influence. As an intellectual and an active promoter of institutional reformers, the author's behavior provides us with an analytical sample. The latter two books are equally keen and interesting, especially the latter one, which is full of rich humanistic cultivation and may be worth reading in my opinion.
44. Liang Zhiping: Cultural interpretation of law.
Introduction is one of the most academically conscious works in contemporary China's legal research. In my opinion, it is not very important what kind of cultural position the author holds. What matters is how the author summarizes, criticizes and reflects on himself with his own academic practice. If our academic work can be based on such step-by-step accumulation and criticism, I believe this is the real hope of China's academic work. This book is an edited book. Compared with many popular "cut-out" hatchbacks, readers will have many sighs and judgments.
45. Kierkegaard: Fear and tremor
I have a soft spot for this book. I was attracted by the author's "lonely" temperament and religious experience. Maybe we will forget everything, but we can't forget our existence as human beings. The author is regarded as the pioneer of existentialism, and his insight into the helplessness and pain of life makes us re-understand the happiness and misfortune of life.
46. Rawls: The Theory of Justice
[Introduction] This book is known as "the most important theoretical work in the field of ethics and political philosophy" after World War II. This book covers the fields of law, ethics, politics, sociology and economics, and makes an in-depth analysis of justice. On the premise of "veil of ignorance" and "original state", this paper puts forward the theory of justice as fairness, and discusses the principles of equality and freedom in justice distribution and fairness and difference in opportunity. It is also an important work of liberalism.