Intuitive as a whole: The philosophical wisdom of the Chinese people

Author: Cao Xing / Ma Li / Zhao Yanxia
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book focuses on analyzing the individuality of the philosophical wisdom of Chinese noble families and their unique contributions to the development of human philosophical civilization. Among the four ancient civilizations, and even in the civilizations of all ethnic groups in the world, only Chinese civilization has never been interrupted and has resiliently developed, making unique contributions to world civilization. The philosophical reason lies in its skillful analysis; Chinese philosophers excel in intuition. Pure analysis is limited to details, while intuition emphasizes the whole. Therefore, only Chinese philosophers can grasp the profound philosophical wisdom with national connotations, such as the theory of Yin and Yang, the unity of heaven and humanity, and the harmony in diversity. The spirit of the Chinese nation is an ancient yet ever-renewing form. In the context of contemporary globalization, Chinese philosophy can provide the best spiritual remedy for ethnic and religious conflicts in the global era. The philosophical spirit of the Chinese nation, such as "harmony in diversity" and "seeking common ground while reserving differences," clearly points out a path for humanity to move beyond the confusion of ethnic and religious conflicts.