Abstract:

Liang Shuming’s rural construction theory and his views on rural education are established on his understanding and assessment of the issues and sociocultural characteristics of Chinese society. The study reported in this article has revealed a typical mode of sociological thinking whether in Liang Shuming’s discussion of the meanings of the Chinese sociocultural essence or in the persistent reason in his rural construction theory and his suggested ways for social education. His sociological insights and cultural consciousness， as demonstrated in his theoretical explanations and practices， are the valuable wisdom and attitude particularly needed for our present task to construct a new， socialist rural society in China.

Key words: reason, schools, society, rural sociology