Li Dazhao’s Conception of Modern State Before the New Culture Movement

Based on the following two points that one is the social disorder resulted from the “republic” since the Revolution of 1911 and the other is constant reflection on the recognition of the political values of western political parties, Li Dazhao places his hope on awakening and strength of the people to deal with the gap between republican political ideal and social reality of the Republic of China finally. This kind of emphasis and expectation on the power of people makes up a key factor assisting Li Dazhao’s early conversion to Marxism.