Dialogue about the existence and nature of God

Author: Marin Mersenne (French)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book was written in the 17th century by European Catholics based on the experiences of missionaries in China. It serves as an introduction to the state of Chinese philosophy for Western religious figures and highlights the differences between Western religious thought and Chinese philosophy. From it, one can gain a relatively objective understanding of the basic ideas of early Western missionaries and the Western intellectual and cultural traditions that emerged during the Renaissance. At that time, Western philosophy, which had just separated from theology, incorporated elements of natural science and the beauty of nature. The belief in embodying the concepts of heaven, earth, reason, and qi in various materials within Chinese philosophy is reflected in this book, along with its influence on Western religion.