Essence of Chinese Culture: Series of Books on Century Humanities

Author: Liang Shuming
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The Essence of Chinese Culture is the masterpiece of the renowned scholar Liang Shuming. Originally published in 1949, it has had a profound influence and is hailed as a classic work in the study of Chinese culture and the comparison with Western culture. The book first contrasts the different cultural traditions and lifestyles of Chinese and Western people from the perspective of group (collective) life, then proposes the significant argument that Chinese society is an ethical-based society. Based on an in-depth examination of Chinese religion, the author points out the path to organizing society ethically and achieving the transformation of Chinese society. Additionally, the author examines the basic structure of Chinese society, both critiquing the flaws of Chinese culture and revealing the essence of the Chinese national spirit.