Modern Literature Series -- From West to East

Author: Faber (Hua Zhi'an)
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
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Introduction
This book is a renowned work by Faber (Hua Zhi'an), a German missionary and sinologist of the late 19th century. Through a comparison between Chinese and Western civilizations, it points out the shortcomings of Chinese society, morals, and culture compared to the West and proposes methods for improvement. The book is divided into five sections: Ren, Yi, Li, Zhi, and Xin. Each section closely aligns with the coverage of the "Five Constant Virtues" in the Chinese moral code "San Gang Wu Chang," comprising a total of 72 questions. For each question, the book first discusses its importance, then lists the flaws and shortcomings of China in that regard, followed by the advantages of the West, and finally proposes improvement methods from the perspective of Christian doctrine. Having spent many years in China, the author had a deep understanding of Chinese society, making this book one of the most influential works on China at the time.