Nationality and Contemporary Nature (A Comparative Study of Modern Neo-Confucianism and Postmodernism)

Author: Li Xianghai
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is the final outcome of the author's“”——“Modern Neo-Confucianism and Postmodernism: A Comparative Study.” Modern Neo-Confucianism and Postmodernism are regarded as two major trends that "rapidly emerged" and "attracted significant attention" in China's intellectual and cultural circles at the turn of the century. The author takes Modern Neo-Confucianism and Postmodernism as the research subjects, not only discussing and elaborating on their social and cultural backgrounds, development processes, and fundamental theoretical characteristics, but also conducting an in-depth consideration, revelation, and analysis of the basic similarities and differences of these two academic trends from the perspectives of global cultural interaction and comparative studies. From the dimensions of "nationality" and "," the author emphasizes the examination, revelation, and analysis of the fundamental characteristics of these two major academic trends. It clarifies that Modern Neo-Confucianism seeks the unification of religious spirit, philosophical spirit, and scientific spirit, while highlighting that the basic theoretical value orientation of Postmodernism is the interweaving of "freedom" and "nihilism." From the philosophical perspective of moving toward a new "Axial Age," the author makes innovative and forward-looking explorations on important issues such as the modern development process of Chinese culture, its contemporary value, and future trends.