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Jiantao Ren
Social Science
Tsinghua University
Beijing
Language: Chinese, English
Public Theory
State Theory
Confucian Political Thought
Western Modern Political Thought
Political Transition
State Governance
Political Philosophy
Chinese Politics
Western Political Thought
Confucianism
Areas of Focus
- Political Philosophy (Public Theory, State Theory)
- Chinese and Western Political Thought (Confucian Political Thought, Western Modern Political Thought)
- Chinese Politics (Political Transition, State Governance)
Work Experience
- 2016-present - Tsinghua University - Professor in the Department of Political Science
- 2009-2016 - Renmin University of China - Professor in the School of International Studies
- 1989-2009 - Sun Yat-sen University - Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor
- 2004-2009 - Sun Yat-sen University - Dean of the School of Political and Public Affairs Management, Director of the Institute of Political Science
- 2002-2004 - Sun Yat-sen University - Vice Dean of the School of Political and Public Affairs Management
- 1998-1999 - Harvard University - Visiting Scholar at the Yenching Institute
- 2010, 2015 - National Taiwan University - Visiting Scholar at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
- 1983-1987 - Panzhihua Branch of Sichuan Radio and Television University - Teacher
- 1982-1983 - Panzhihua No. 4 Middle School - Teacher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1994-1996 PhD in Philosophy: Sun Yat-sen University
- 1987-1989 Graduate Studies in Philosophy: Sun Yat-sen University
- 1978-1982 Bachelor's in Law: Nanchong Teachers College (now China West Normal University)
Publications
- From Self-awareness to Self-consciousness: An Exploration of Chinese National Character, Jiantao Ren, 1992
- Towards an Open Morality, Jiantao Ren (Co-author), 1994
- Ethical Political Studies: A Theoretical Perspective from Early Confucianism, Jiantao Ren, 1999
- Moral Idealism and Ethical Centrism: Confucian Ethics and Its Modern Context, Jiantao Ren, 2003
- Liberalism in the Context of Modern Chinese Thought, Jiantao Ren, 2004
- The Call of Rights, Jiantao Ren, 2005
- Public Political Culture in the Post-Revolutionary Era, Jiantao Ren, 2008
- Lectures on Political Philosophy, Jiantao Ren, 2008
- The Way of Governance: A Theoretical Overview of China's Reform and Opening-up from 1978 to 2008, Jiantao Ren, 2008
- The Confusion of Nation-building: Misunderstandings of Modern Politics by Overseas Elites, Jiantao Ren, 2012
- Polyphonic Confucianism: From Classical Interpretation to Modern Exploration, Jiantao Ren, 2013
- The Rise of Society: Core Issues in Social Management Innovation, Jiantao Ren, 2013
- Visiting the Gods: Tracing Western Political Theory and Methods, Jiantao Ren, 2014
- Renewing the Old and Ushering in the New: Notes on China's Political Development, Jiantao Ren, 2014
Awards
- 2001: Huaxia Talent Fund for 'Moral Idealism and Ethical Centrism'
- 2002: Second Prize for 'Outstanding Achievements in Humanities and Social Sciences' by the Ministry of Education for 'Ethical Political Studies'
- 2005: First Prize for 'Outstanding Achievements in Philosophy and Social Sciences' by the Guangdong Provincial Government for 'Moral Idealism and Ethical Centrism'
