The Liaohe River basin in northeastern China occupies an important geographical position connecting Northeast Asia and the Central Plains.Millennia ago,it witnessed the convergence of farming,fishing,hunting,and nomad...The Liaohe River basin in northeastern China occupies an important geographical position connecting Northeast Asia and the Central Plains.Millennia ago,it witnessed the convergence of farming,fishing,hunting,and nomadic cultures and the coexistence and flourishing of multiple peoples.Archaeological excavations and research on this area show that as early as the Neolithic period,the indigenous Hongshan Culture had already embraced the dawn of civilization.Traces of early city forms were discovered at the Niuheliang site dating from the late Hongshan period,providing archaeological evidence on the 5,000 years of history of Chinese civilization.In academic circles,Hongshan Culture is considered the“tap root”of Chinese civilization,from which the core traditions of Chinese civilization such as respecting heaven and ancestors and worshiping the dragon and jade originated.This issue’s“Focus”section is dedicated to tracing the origins of Chinese civilization by focusing on the origins and characteristics of Hongshan Culture as well as its fusion with other civilizations around the world.We hope to shed light on the far reaching,time-honored Chinese culture and provide a fresh perspective for readers to understand the development of human civilization.展开更多
This paper addresses the totem culture of Chinese dragon by introducing the origin of the Chinese dragon,exploring the totem culture by its social and folk customs and the relations with each country's cultural fe...This paper addresses the totem culture of Chinese dragon by introducing the origin of the Chinese dragon,exploring the totem culture by its social and folk customs and the relations with each country's cultural features.展开更多
Detailed Abstract: e study of the history of ideas focuses on the forms of philosophy and culture.Researchers examine the origin and evolution of ideas,the process of how ideas guide social systems,ideologies,and valu...Detailed Abstract: e study of the history of ideas focuses on the forms of philosophy and culture.Researchers examine the origin and evolution of ideas,the process of how ideas guide social systems,ideologies,and values,the impact of ideas on social issues and social progress,and the continuous development of ideas themselves. is allows us to observe the history of philosophy,thought,and culture from a broader and deeper perspective.Although such a research method originates from the West,it is also a valuable point of reference for the study of traditional Chinese culture.展开更多
文摘The Liaohe River basin in northeastern China occupies an important geographical position connecting Northeast Asia and the Central Plains.Millennia ago,it witnessed the convergence of farming,fishing,hunting,and nomadic cultures and the coexistence and flourishing of multiple peoples.Archaeological excavations and research on this area show that as early as the Neolithic period,the indigenous Hongshan Culture had already embraced the dawn of civilization.Traces of early city forms were discovered at the Niuheliang site dating from the late Hongshan period,providing archaeological evidence on the 5,000 years of history of Chinese civilization.In academic circles,Hongshan Culture is considered the“tap root”of Chinese civilization,from which the core traditions of Chinese civilization such as respecting heaven and ancestors and worshiping the dragon and jade originated.This issue’s“Focus”section is dedicated to tracing the origins of Chinese civilization by focusing on the origins and characteristics of Hongshan Culture as well as its fusion with other civilizations around the world.We hope to shed light on the far reaching,time-honored Chinese culture and provide a fresh perspective for readers to understand the development of human civilization.
文摘This paper addresses the totem culture of Chinese dragon by introducing the origin of the Chinese dragon,exploring the totem culture by its social and folk customs and the relations with each country's cultural features.
基金This paper is a preliminary result of the project Studies on the Basic Concepts in Classics of Chiense Culture[中华文化元典基本概念研究],a key program sponsored by National Social Science Funds(Project No.12AZD082).
文摘Detailed Abstract: e study of the history of ideas focuses on the forms of philosophy and culture.Researchers examine the origin and evolution of ideas,the process of how ideas guide social systems,ideologies,and values,the impact of ideas on social issues and social progress,and the continuous development of ideas themselves. is allows us to observe the history of philosophy,thought,and culture from a broader and deeper perspective.Although such a research method originates from the West,it is also a valuable point of reference for the study of traditional Chinese culture.
