Chinese Culture and Sustainable Development

Author: Guan Zhong, Lian Tu, Fang Xiang, Yang Lin
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Chinese culture is profound and has always been a focal point of attention worldwide. In the past, people believed that Confucianism was the mainstream of Chinese culture, but in fact, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism coexist, integrate, interact, and complement each other, forming a unique state of traditional Chinese thought and culture. Even after Emperor Wu of Han "suppressed all schools of thought except Confucianism," the Hundred Schools of Thought did not disappear from Chinese culture entirely. Instead, they subtly influenced mainstream culture, so the robust Confucian culture also absorbed the ideas of various schools. It is more like a cultural fusion than the self-development of Confucianism. Throughout the process of modernization, Chinese culture has played a crucial role. Currently, the world is facing unprecedented ecological crises, making sustainable development the only choice for global progress. Sustainable development is first and foremost a development concept, a culture. In China, the concept of sustainable development is both a part of Chinese culture and brings new content and challenges to tradition. Studying the relationship between Chinese culture and sustainable development helps establish a new type of ecological civilization and promote sustainable development. This book is suitable for those who love Chinese culture and are concerned about ecological and environmental protection, as well as for students seeking supplementary reading on historical and cultural knowledge and environmental awareness.