World Views and Human Hearts (An Exploration of the Chinese Mind)

Author: He Youhui, Peng Siqing, Zhao Zhiyu
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book explores the concepts of "worldly affairs" and "human nature" in China. "Worldly affairs" and "human nature" are traditional Chinese terms, where "worldly affairs" refer to general social life or customs, and "human nature" denotes people's psychological tendencies or activities. In simpler modern language, "worldly affairs" can be translated as society, and "human nature" as psychology. "Worldly affairs and human nature" can also be understood as what modern people refer to as "social psychology." For an individual to thrive in society, it is essential not to be ignorant of worldly affairs and to understand human nature. Therefore, in life, one must continuously explore the relationship between worldly affairs and human nature. However, most people's understanding of worldly affairs and human nature is often based on their narrow life experiences, lacking both systematicity and comprehensiveness. To address this deficiency, people can indirectly learn from others' experiences and, more importantly, read books related to social psychology to grasp the fundamental principles of worldly affairs and human nature. Over the years, there have been countless books on this subject. This book does not aim to repeat the work of predecessors but rather focuses on highlighting its unique features, allowing readers to gain a deeper and more nuanced understanding of worldly affairs and human nature.