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'''Hu Shi''' (1891-1962) was a Chinese writer and philosopher. Heavily influenced by [[pragmatism|pragmatists]] in the [[United States]] exemplified by [[John Dewey]], his teacher, he advocated modern reforms in China and adoption of vernacular language, and was an ardent supporter of the [[May Fourth Movement]].  

'''Hu Shi''' (1891-1962) was a Chinese writer and philosopher. Heavily influenced by [[pragmatism|pragmatists]] in the [[United States]] exemplified by [[John Dewey]], his teacher, he advocated modern reforms in China and adoption of vernacular language, and was an ardent supporter of the [[May Fourth Movement]].  

Between 1938 and 1942, Hu served as China's [[ambassador]] to the United States. After [[communist]] takeover of the country in 1949, he later moved to and became active in [[Taiwan]].

Between 1938 and 1942, Hu served as China's [[ambassador]] to the United States. After [[communist]] takeover of the country in 1949, he later moved to and became active in [[Taiwan]].

 

In addition to his philosophical and political involvements, he was a famed scholar on the classic Chinese novel [[Dream of the Red Chamber]].

[[Category:Philosophers]]

[[Category:Philosophers]]