Logic and Culture -- A Study on the Dissemination of Western Logic in Modern China

Author: Guo Qiao
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The dissemination of Western logic in China has been a significant aspect of the cultural exchange between East and West in modern China (1840–1949). The author employs historical, logical, and communication methods, grounded in the macrobackground of modern Chinese cultural development, to examine the interaction between logic and other cultural components from a fresh perspective. This approach not only divides the modern period of China into three historical dissemination phases—early, middle, and late—but also investigates and organizes the cultural context and historical process of Western logic dissemination during this time. Furthermore, it focuses on the influence of Western logic's introduction on China's transition from tradition to modernity, particularly in the realms of Chinese philosophy, historiography, education, and science. By analyzing the representative figures and works of each period, the author provides an in-depth reflection on the dissemination background, process, and cultural impact of Western logic in the modern era. This work clearly outlines the development and context of Western logic dissemination in modern China, reflecting the fundamental nature of its spread during this period and offering a new perspective for the study of Chinese logic, especially the history of modern Chinese logic. The book is logically structured, well-documented, comprehensive in content, and offers insightful and objective analysis. It presents a balanced and well-considered judgment, backed by original and unique insights, making it a definitive work that combines reference, analysis, and academic exploration.