Chinese and Western Studies in Literature, Philosophy, Religion (with comments on Liu Xiaofeng's Christianization of the Chinese)

Author: Gao Xudong
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Both the upper and lower parts of this book include case studies on literature and philosophy, as well as literature and religion. The upper part explores the relationship between Lu Xun and Kafka and Camus, conducting case studies on literature and philosophy. The lower part examines Lu Xun's connections with Buddhism, Christianity, and the relationships between Lin Yutang, Ba Jin, and Christianity, conducting case studies on literature and religion. This book is a comprehensive and systematic monograph on the relationship between literature, philosophy, and religion, representing a new achievement in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural studies in comparative literature. It offers original and insightful perspectives for related disciplines such as literary studies, modern Chinese literature, and Lu Xun studies. While discussing the relationship between literature, philosophy, and religion, the author also actively participates in the hot debates of contemporary literature and culture studies. The book includes substantial discussions with another scholar, Liu Xiaofeng, on the cultural position of Christianity in China. The relevant articles included in the book were serialized on the well-known "Cultural Studies" website and sparked considerable debate in academia. Interviews about the book were also published in newspapers such as Guangming Daily.