'''Hu Shi''' (1891-1962) was a Chinese writer and philosopher. Heavily influenced by [[pragmatism|pragmatists]] in the [[United States]] exemplified by [[John Dewey]], he advocated modern reforms in China and adoption of vernacular language. After [[communist]] takeover of the country in 1949, he later moved to and became active in [[Taiwan]]. | '''Hu Shi''' (1891-1962) was a Chinese writer and philosopher. Heavily influenced by [[pragmatism|pragmatists]] in the [[United States]] exemplified by [[John Dewey]], he advocated modern reforms in China and adoption of vernacular language. After [[communist]] takeover of the country in 1949, he later moved to and became active in [[Taiwan]]. |