Logic and Culture (A Study on the Dissemination of Western Logic in Modern China)

Author: Guo Qiao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The dissemination of Western logic in China is a significant aspect of the cultural exchange between East and West in modern China (1840–1949). The author employs historical, logical, and communication methods, grounded in the macrobackground of modern Chinese cultural development, to examine the interactive relationships between logic and other cultural components from a novel perspective. This approach not only divides the modern period of China into three historical dissemination phases—early, middle, and late—but also investigates and organizes the cultural context and historical process of Western logic dissemination during this time. Furthermore, it focuses on the impact of Western logic's introduction on China's transition from tradition to modernity, analyzing its influence from four perspectives: Chinese philosophy, historiography, education, and science. The book also delves into an in-depth reflection on the dissemination background, process, and cultural impact of Western logic during the modern period, thereby clearly outlining the development and context of Western logic dissemination in modern China. It reflects the fundamental nature of Western logic's dissemination in China during this era and presents a fresh perspective for the study of Chinese logic, particularly the history of modern Chinese logic. The book is logically structured, well-documented, comprehensive in content, and offers insightful analyses with objective and precise evaluations. It also includes the author's unique insights, making it a definitive work that combines reference, analysis, and academic exploration.