Hansong Li: China, history, intellecutal thought, Tangut, political economy | Podcast

A podcast with Hansong Li, a political theorist and historian of political, economic, and legal thought. We discussed a breadth of topics ranging from the Tangut language, Eastern philosophy, development economics, to modern political ideologies and cultural expressions. Hansong’s insights shed light on historical contexts while drawing connections to contemporary issues.
The conversation delves into broader philosophical and economic themes, comparing past and present political thoughts and examining the effects of international aid on development. Hansong emphasizes the importance of learning from history and cultural interactions for a more nuanced understanding of contemporary global dynamics.
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Contents:
The Tangut People and Their Language
Modern Interpretations of Chinese Philosophy
Global South and Regional Concepts
Montesquieu and Sea Imagery
Rousseau's Plan for Corsica
Economic Development in Northeast Asia
International Aid: Help or Hindrance?
Global Economic Thought: East vs. West
Hamilton: A Political and Cultural Analysis
Underrated or Overrated?
Current Projects and Life Advice
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Contents:
00:18 The Tangut People and Their Language
11:16 Modern Interpretations of Chinese Philosophy
22:07 Global South and Regional Concepts
27:09 Montesquieu and Sea Imagery
32:55 Rousseau's Plan for Corsica
37:56 Economic Development in Northeast Asia
40:34 International Aid: Help or Hindrance?
46:56 Global Economic Thought: East vs. West
56:29 Hamilton: A Political and Cultural Analysis
01:01:51 Underrated or Overrated?
01:06:04 Current Projects and Life Advice

[@ralphhardie7492]

Fantastic discussion
Fascinating subjects
🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Ilus01]

I come across this channel by accident and what nice surprise! Kowtow to Hansong Li and the host, we need more young scholars like you👍

[@jennyhirschowitz1999]

Hamilton the musical = propaganda… Hansong Li’s scholarship and eloquence throughout this conversation is deeply appreciated. Also the intelligence of host Ben Yeoh. Miss Jenny

[@aaronhteikk4487]

Congrats, Ben, great to see you after 30 years. Also for all your successes in the drama and theatrical word dice your Westminster school and uni days.

[@Shadowless_Kick]

I am surprised to see people in the English world study Tangut, or the Western Xia Kingdom, in this depth. 😅
I believe even Chinese historians don’t pay much attention to this branch of history.

[@Time4Peace]

I wonder whether PhD students explore such economic and philosophical analysis in in Chinese universities?

[@michaelmarchal4004]

Smart guess