Comparative Study of Western and Chinese Concepts of Civilization

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47661/afcl.v17i34.61954

Palabras clave:

Civilization, Culture, Human behavior, Values, Social cohesion

Resumen

The study revisits "civilization" in the context of globalization, analyzing its applicability and potential to mask cultural differences. It specifically contrasts the Western notion, anchored in citizenship and environmental mastery, with the ancient Chinese "wenming" that signifies enlightenment and social harmony. "Civilization" stresses progress of science and technology, along with the process of globalization.  "Wenming" draws from the Book of Chamges' principles, stressing the importance of ritual propriety and family over individualism, and "hé ér bù tóng" or "harmony without uniformity." This perspective promotes unity while respecting individuality. The research suggests that integrating ancient Chinese philosophy could enhance global cooperation by acknowledging the depth of cultural heritage and the importance of diverse societal values.

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Caroline Pires Ting, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Dr. Caroline Pires Ting 丁小雨 is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Philosophy at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Director of International Relations at Logica Universalis Association, Geneva, Switzerland. Honored as the First-Prize Winner of the A-Ma Literature Prize by the Macau Foundation, she was a Research Fellow at the Center for Chinese Studies in Taiwan, the International Institute of Macau, the Royal Portuguese Library, amongst other institutions. In Paris, France, she graduated in Art History and Archaeology at Sorbonne University.

Ilya Kanaev, Sun Yat-sen University, China

Dr. Ilya A. Kanaev 漢伊理 is a Research fellow at the Philosophy Department of the Sun Yat-sen University, China. Graduated from the Moscow State University, obtained Doctor degree at the Russian Academy of Sciences, an Associate Professor of the Moscow University for the Humanities, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Jinan University, Guangzhou. His research covers Theory of Knowledge, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Anthropology, Cross-cultural Studies, and Chinese Philosophy with a focus on pre-Qin thought and interrelation of The Book of Changes with Oracle Bones divination in particular. According to the scope of research, he has multiple publications in SCI Q:1-2 and AHCI journals, several monographs published by the Moscow State University Press, and translations of Chinese Classics in Russian.

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Publicado

2024-12-31

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Vol. 17 Núm. 34 (2023): Filosofias Clássicas Não-Ocidentais I

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Dissoi Logoi

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