Traditional Chinese Culture in Modern Times 传统文化的 英文版本.ppt

LOGO LOGO The 21st Century and Traditional Chinese Culture Review and Critical Examination How do we understand traditional culture correctly? A comprehensive investigation A deep understanding of traditional philosophy A thorough knowledge of similarities and differences between Chinese and western culture  Review and Critical Examination For instance: Chinese culture—static, western—dynamic? Chinese culture: depreciation of dignity of independent human personality? Chinese culture—spiritual civilization, western—material civilization? Value of Traditional Culture in Modern Times Tradition/inheritance: a process of selection and creation A careful analysis is necessary: what is essence and what is dross Total preservation and total Westernization: two extremes “Global consciousness” vs. “roots-finding consciousness” Value of Traditional Culture in Modern Times Two major lines go through Chinese culture The value of Confucian principles on life Gentility The way of the golden mean Harmonious but diverse Entertainment within education The Taoist philosophy of nature and the world Human life — nature — human life Harmony and “going back to nature” * * LOGO