Socrates and Confucius are often seen as representatives of two distinct philosophical traditions — Western and Eastern. Yet, …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
8 Exemplary Mothers of Ancient China: The Pillars of Virtue and Valor (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout history, mothers have played a profound role in shaping cultures and values. In ancient China, the phrase …
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Mind & Spirit
The Virtue of Repaying Kindness: Confucius Sells His Horse to Repay a Favor
by Emma Luby Emma LuThe virtue of repaying kindness has been passed down through the ages. Generations upon generations have been educated …
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In various epochs of human history, we find leaders and thinkers who stand out for their wisdom, wit, …
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Readers who are fond of history might notice that there were usually wise and insightful mothers behind many …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Confucius and the Mandate of Heaven: Respecting Divine Beings and Spirits
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn both Chinese and Western cultures, there is a belief in the Mandate of Heaven and the existence …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
The Importance of Family Teaching and Discipline in Chinese Culture
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisSince ancient times, the Chinese have paid special attention to family discipline and family education. Famous scholars in …
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This is a story about devout thought from the compilations in Liezi, an ancient Chinese philosophical text. An elderly …
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Are you as clever as these people from ancient China? The following stories raise some perplexing questions. See …
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Traditional Confucian values — “benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trust” — sound like rather staid notions, more suitable for a …