Cultural Reflections After the Roar: Re-evaluating the Original Chinese Culture of Harmony Between Dao and Utensils

Author: Liu Mingwu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Since the May Fourth Movement, traditional Chinese culture, represented by Confucius and Confucianism, has been questioned by many scholars and even subjected to comprehensive criticism. Chinese history spans over 5,000 years and has also achieved remarkable brilliance that has been recognized worldwide. How can we evaluate the source culture of China more appropriately and justly, and use the achievements of our ancestors as a driving force for national progress, enabling Chinese culture to achieve a new leap forward? Liu Mingwu, originally a scientific worker, explores the classical texts of China with a unique perspective, discovering issues that others may overlook. The Chinese source culture he sees differs significantly from our common understanding. Following his gaze, rereading the long-forgotten classics, and engaging in rational reflection after the debate, perhaps we can rediscover the special significance of the source culture of China for history and the present.