Tradition and Modernity - The Horizon of Humanism

Author: Chen Lai
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book is a representative work by the author in which he discusses his cultural views. Its main content revolves around the significance of Confucian value traditions in modern society, offering an in-depth reflection on cultural discussions and social scientific research since the modern era. The author seeks to resolve the tension between tradition and modernity that has existed since the modern period by revealing the opposition between "anti-traditionalism and anti-anti-traditionalism." He affirms that Chinese culture, particularly the Confucian value tradition, still holds meaning in modern society and provides a relatively comprehensive analysis and critique of the cultural view that advocates for a complete rejection of tradition.