Nationality and Contemporaneity -- A Comparative Study of Modern New Confucianism and Postmodernism

Author: Li Xianghai
Publisher:
Publishing Time: Not available
Features: This book is the final outcome of the author's“”——“Comparative Study of Modern New Confucianism and Postmodernism: An Introduction.” Modern New 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 New Confucianism and Postmodernism as the research subjects, not only discussing and elaborating on their social and cultural backgrounds, development processes, and basic theoretical characteristics, but also conducting an in-depth consideration, revelation, and analysis of the fundamental similarities and differences of these two major academic trends from the perspective of global cultural interaction and comparative research. From the dimensions of "ethnicity" and "," the author emphasizes the examination of the distinctive features of these two academic trends. It clarifies that Modern New Confucianism seeks the unity 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 a new "axial age," the author makes innovative and forward-looking explorations into important issues such as the modern development process of Chinese culture, its contemporary value, and future trends.