The scholarship in modern China is closely related to Western sinology in terms of school ties.Gu Jiegang’s launching of the"Discussion of Ancient History"movement centered on the"theory of the accumul...The scholarship in modern China is closely related to Western sinology in terms of school ties.Gu Jiegang’s launching of the"Discussion of Ancient History"movement centered on the"theory of the accumulated creation of Chinese ancient history"was a representative example.At the beginning of the movement Hu Shi and Gu Jiegang proposed the notion that,"there was no history before the Eastern Zhou Dynasty"which was indebted to the historical skepticism by Philip Van Ness Myers(American scholar)and Friedrich Hirth(German sinologist)of the same period.The idea that"the Shang Dynasty is still in the late Stone Age"advocated by Hu and Gu was also directly influenced by J.G.Andersson’s An Early Chinese Culture.Conversely,American sinologist Arthur W.Hummel Sr played a key role in introducing and evaluating the first volume of Discussion of Ancient History to Western academia.Paradoxically,while Swedish sinologis Bernhard Karlgren wrote On the Authenticity and Nature of the Tso Chuan to refute Kang Youwei’s reinterpretation of Confucian Classics(The Forged Classics of the Wang Mang Period),his work however became of value for Chinese historic doubt scholars to reaffirm the value of New Text Confucianism and advance the"Discussion of Ancient History"movement.If we would like to choose a saying to describe the relationship between the"Discussion of Ancien History"movement and Western Sinology,the Chinese proverb,"Stones from other hills may serve to polish jade of this one,"may be an appropriate choice.展开更多
During the 1950 s and 60 s, the concept of parallel study of comparative literature was initiated by US scholars, yet they ignored the construction of methodology. As a methodological paradigm to compare and study cul...During the 1950 s and 60 s, the concept of parallel study of comparative literature was initiated by US scholars, yet they ignored the construction of methodology. As a methodological paradigm to compare and study cultural relations between heterogeneous literary works without factual links, parallel study has always been under criticism. This paper, however, holds that whether it is on the history of modern cross-cultural literary exchanges, or it is on the sprouting practices of Eastern-Western literary comparison, parallel study has wielded an ineradicable and unavoidable influence. This paper, after a brief review of and reflection upon the methodology of parallel study, enumerates several Euro-American sinologists, and classifies their parallel study methodologies into three categories after in-depth exploration and discussion. It then points out that parallel study is by no means a field that overlooks methodology, but rather, its methodology is complicated and boasts diverse possibilities;the study of the methodology of parallel study is also of great theoretical importance to the advancement of disciplinary construction of comparative literature and the Eastern-Western literary comparison.展开更多
German doctor Gottlieb Olpp played an important role in Sino-German medical exchanges during the late Qing dynasty.During his stay in China for more than 9 years,he wrote a large number of texts related to local Chine...German doctor Gottlieb Olpp played an important role in Sino-German medical exchanges during the late Qing dynasty.During his stay in China for more than 9 years,he wrote a large number of texts related to local Chinese medical and hygienic conditions.In these works,he introduced traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and its situation at that time but also translated TCM literature.His translations and his achievements facilitated the development of sinology in Germany.Not only was he responsible for the development of the method used by German sinologists in translating TCM literature,but also his work gave an impetus to the combination of academic goals and current considerations in sinology studies.In this way,the study of TCM is the internal force driving the development of sinology.展开更多
This article provides an introduction to Michel Boym(1612-1659)and Jean Pierre Abel Rémusat(1788-1832)and examines the research on traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)conducted by the two prominent sinologists.This ...This article provides an introduction to Michel Boym(1612-1659)and Jean Pierre Abel Rémusat(1788-1832)and examines the research on traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)conducted by the two prominent sinologists.This work points out that Michel Boym introduced TCM to the West and Rémusat was the first to write a doctoral thesis on TCM.A historical overview of the translation,communication and impact of TCM in Europe at that time reveals that this communication of TCM to the West played a significant role in the rise of the study of Sinology in Europe.展开更多
Kevin Rudd,former prime minister of Australia,notes that the new era is calling for new sinology that puts emphasis on analyzing and explaining to the world at large what core Chinese concepts actually mean.LAST Decem...Kevin Rudd,former prime minister of Australia,notes that the new era is calling for new sinology that puts emphasis on analyzing and explaining to the world at large what core Chinese concepts actually mean.LAST December,the International Financial Center located in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area was decorated with colorful lights to welcome the upcoming Christmas Day.Standing nearby was the soaring landmark superstructure–the Oriental Pearl TV Tower,the newly opened Disney flagship store,and the Shanghai International Conference Center.展开更多
韦斯顿1810年在伦敦翻译出版的The Conquest of the Miao-Tse,An Imperial Poem by Kien Lung是乾隆《御制凯歌三十章》的第一个英译本。译本的中文诗稿来自小斯当东的父亲购买的法国传教士手稿。韦斯顿的翻译工作是借助多部西传欧洲的...韦斯顿1810年在伦敦翻译出版的The Conquest of the Miao-Tse,An Imperial Poem by Kien Lung是乾隆《御制凯歌三十章》的第一个英译本。译本的中文诗稿来自小斯当东的父亲购买的法国传教士手稿。韦斯顿的翻译工作是借助多部西传欧洲的汉语字典及当时欧洲的汉语研究成果完成的。译本对诗歌创作背景的介绍有误,字面释义错误较多,但大部分章节的大意翻译是准确的。译本体现了19世纪英国知识阶层试图通过直译汉语文献了解真实中国的决心和努力,为英语世界提供了一个基本能够呈现乾隆诗歌风格的汉诗样本,也为学界了解中国古代字典的西传提供了重要线索。展开更多
文摘The scholarship in modern China is closely related to Western sinology in terms of school ties.Gu Jiegang’s launching of the"Discussion of Ancient History"movement centered on the"theory of the accumulated creation of Chinese ancient history"was a representative example.At the beginning of the movement Hu Shi and Gu Jiegang proposed the notion that,"there was no history before the Eastern Zhou Dynasty"which was indebted to the historical skepticism by Philip Van Ness Myers(American scholar)and Friedrich Hirth(German sinologist)of the same period.The idea that"the Shang Dynasty is still in the late Stone Age"advocated by Hu and Gu was also directly influenced by J.G.Andersson’s An Early Chinese Culture.Conversely,American sinologist Arthur W.Hummel Sr played a key role in introducing and evaluating the first volume of Discussion of Ancient History to Western academia.Paradoxically,while Swedish sinologis Bernhard Karlgren wrote On the Authenticity and Nature of the Tso Chuan to refute Kang Youwei’s reinterpretation of Confucian Classics(The Forged Classics of the Wang Mang Period),his work however became of value for Chinese historic doubt scholars to reaffirm the value of New Text Confucianism and advance the"Discussion of Ancient History"movement.If we would like to choose a saying to describe the relationship between the"Discussion of Ancien History"movement and Western Sinology,the Chinese proverb,"Stones from other hills may serve to polish jade of this one,"may be an appropriate choice.
文摘During the 1950 s and 60 s, the concept of parallel study of comparative literature was initiated by US scholars, yet they ignored the construction of methodology. As a methodological paradigm to compare and study cultural relations between heterogeneous literary works without factual links, parallel study has always been under criticism. This paper, however, holds that whether it is on the history of modern cross-cultural literary exchanges, or it is on the sprouting practices of Eastern-Western literary comparison, parallel study has wielded an ineradicable and unavoidable influence. This paper, after a brief review of and reflection upon the methodology of parallel study, enumerates several Euro-American sinologists, and classifies their parallel study methodologies into three categories after in-depth exploration and discussion. It then points out that parallel study is by no means a field that overlooks methodology, but rather, its methodology is complicated and boasts diverse possibilities;the study of the methodology of parallel study is also of great theoretical importance to the advancement of disciplinary construction of comparative literature and the Eastern-Western literary comparison.
基金This study was financed by a grant from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.63202040).
文摘German doctor Gottlieb Olpp played an important role in Sino-German medical exchanges during the late Qing dynasty.During his stay in China for more than 9 years,he wrote a large number of texts related to local Chinese medical and hygienic conditions.In these works,he introduced traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and its situation at that time but also translated TCM literature.His translations and his achievements facilitated the development of sinology in Germany.Not only was he responsible for the development of the method used by German sinologists in translating TCM literature,but also his work gave an impetus to the combination of academic goals and current considerations in sinology studies.In this way,the study of TCM is the internal force driving the development of sinology.
基金This study was financed by the grant from the Major Projects of National Social Science Foundation of China(No.14ZDB116).
文摘This article provides an introduction to Michel Boym(1612-1659)and Jean Pierre Abel Rémusat(1788-1832)and examines the research on traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)conducted by the two prominent sinologists.This work points out that Michel Boym introduced TCM to the West and Rémusat was the first to write a doctoral thesis on TCM.A historical overview of the translation,communication and impact of TCM in Europe at that time reveals that this communication of TCM to the West played a significant role in the rise of the study of Sinology in Europe.
文摘Kevin Rudd,former prime minister of Australia,notes that the new era is calling for new sinology that puts emphasis on analyzing and explaining to the world at large what core Chinese concepts actually mean.LAST December,the International Financial Center located in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area was decorated with colorful lights to welcome the upcoming Christmas Day.Standing nearby was the soaring landmark superstructure–the Oriental Pearl TV Tower,the newly opened Disney flagship store,and the Shanghai International Conference Center.
文摘韦斯顿1810年在伦敦翻译出版的The Conquest of the Miao-Tse,An Imperial Poem by Kien Lung是乾隆《御制凯歌三十章》的第一个英译本。译本的中文诗稿来自小斯当东的父亲购买的法国传教士手稿。韦斯顿的翻译工作是借助多部西传欧洲的汉语字典及当时欧洲的汉语研究成果完成的。译本对诗歌创作背景的介绍有误,字面释义错误较多,但大部分章节的大意翻译是准确的。译本体现了19世纪英国知识阶层试图通过直译汉语文献了解真实中国的决心和努力,为英语世界提供了一个基本能够呈现乾隆诗歌风格的汉诗样本,也为学界了解中国古代字典的西传提供了重要线索。
