“我”的界定及其文化意义

The Definition of “I” and Its Cultural Significance

"我"的界定和确认既是一定文化的结果,也影响着其文化的创制、价值取向及特性。西方文化中的"我"强调个体的独立性和客观实在性,以及个人的法权关系,为西方的自由主义、功利主义、民主政治等多元文化形成和特性提供了理论支撑;东方文化尤其是中国传统文化中的"我"则强调个人的人际关系,凸显个人的伦理道德属性、等级地位及身份,从而形成伦理型文化的典型特征,以及中国文化的独特品格。

The exact definition of ＂I＂ results directly whole of its culture value, innovation and characteristics from culture, and also, it dominates the This ＂I＂ in occidental culture stands for being, independence and relationship of jurisdiction, which contributes actual theoretic backbone for liberalism, utilitarianism, democracy, and other kinds of western muhicuhure and attribution like this. However, Chinese traditional culture obviously emphasizes personnel relationship, ethnical mo- rality and feudal hierarchy, all of which leads representative ethnical feature and unique signature of Chinese traditional culture.