Mysteries of Chinese and Foreign Cultures ((Includes a CD-ROM))

Author: Li Zhongzheng
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: The great ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi once said, "The morning mushroom knows not the alternation of day and night, and the cricket knows not the passage of seasons." This means that the mushroom that is born in the morning and dies by evening does not know the changes of day and night, and the insect that exists in spring and perishes in autumn does not know the alternation of the four seasons. Generally speaking, the length of the life cycle is proportional to the individual experience of the organism. Only humans are an exception, but human experience of the world is infinite. This infinite experience is possible because humans have a unique "cultural" memory that can transcend the boundaries of time and space. This book avoids the rigid and monotonous style of a textbook and does not aim for a comprehensive and flat narration. Instead, it selects several controversial cultural events, phenomena, and figures from Chinese and world history, focusing on the examination and description of the mysteries themselves, the tracing of their origins, and the solutions that people have proposed for some of these mysteries over the years. The writing style strives to be vivid, natural, and engaging, allowing readers to appreciate the mysteries and wonders contained within human culture through an enjoyable reading experience.