Introduction to Chinese Culture

Author: Li Zonggui
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book explores Chinese traditional culture from the perspective of modernity, starting from the angle of "Traditional Chinese Culture and Modernization" and delves into it from the level of thought and culture. The author employs theories and methods from cultural studies, philosophy, and history to provide systematic and in-depth descriptions and theoretical analyses of the connotations of culture and traditional culture, the evolution and periods of traditional Chinese culture, the unique path of Chinese civilization's development, the subject, structure, and core of traditional Chinese thought and culture, ideal personalities, value orientations, social psychology, modes of thinking, fundamental spirit, types, and characteristics of traditional Chinese culture, as well as humanistic thought. The book is written thematically, with chapters that are relatively independent yet interconnected. It combines the style of history with the characteristics of argumentation. This book is suitable for university teachers and students, cultural educators, and professionals in public relations, education, and media. It is also suitable for other individuals who are interested in Chinese culture. The book can serve as a textbook for Chinese culture courses in higher education institutions and as a reading material for those who wish to study Chinese culture and enhance their cultural literacy.