China and the West: A Comparison of Religion, Culture, and Civilization: A Comparison of Religion, Culture, and Civilization

Author: Ruan Wei
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: The author adopts a broad perspective of cross-cultural research, conducting macro-comparisons of human civilizations throughout history. The book explores the contrast between Eastern and Western religions, analyzes important concepts in the history of Eastern and Western thought, such as "sin and desire," studies the historical of civilizations and the cultural identity of modern Chinese people. It also delves into reflections on humanism, nationalism, and the "farewell to revolution." Additionally, it examines Liang Qichao's middle path spirit and the inclusivity of Chinese religion, among other topics. The appendix includes a set of articles discussing the prospects of modern technology and human society, aiming to present the outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization as clearly as possible. The author adopts a broad perspective of cross-cultural research, conducting macro-comparisons of human civilizations throughout history. The book explores the contrast between Eastern and Western religions, analyzes important concepts in the history of Eastern and Western thought, such as "sin and desire," studies the historical of civilizations and the cultural identity of modern Chinese people. It also delves into reflections on humanism, nationalism, and the "farewell to revolution." Additionally, it examines Liang Qichao's middle path spirit and the inclusivity of Chinese religion, among other topics. The appendix includes a set of articles discussing the prospects of modern technology and human society, aiming to present the outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization as clearly as possible.