On the Status and Role of the Intellectuals in the Social Reforms during the Sping-autumn and Warring States Periods

The Spring-autumn and Warring States Period is a very important time of social reforms in Chinese history.The newly formed class of intellectuals walked up to the historical stage as an independent social force and had played a very important historical role in this great and profound social reform.Firstly,it's them who first made the public opinions and appeal to people for their participation in the social reform;secondly,it's them who designed the social reform schedule;thirdly,they themselves took part in this social reform;fourthly,they played the role of being a successor and creator of culture.