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A new stage of civilization : striving for the great harmony /

Caointerprets the culture, politics, economics, and the environmental problems that society faces from the perspective of a scholar, exploring potential solutions to the current global political dilemmas and providing intellectual support for a smooth transition of society to the next stage of civil...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cao, Shixiong (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Bingley : Emerald Publishing, 2025.
Subjects:
Civilization.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Half Title Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • About the Author
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • The Framework of This Book
  • Differences Between the Book and Previous Publications
  • Chapter 1: Lessons Learned from the Cold War
  • 1.1. Lessons Learned from Communism
  • 1.1.1. Lessons of the Soviet Union
  • 1.1.2. Rigidity of an Ideology
  • 1.1.2.1. What Is Politics?
  • 1.1.2.2. Spiritual Power
  • 1.1.2.3. The Political Significance of Ideology
  • 1.2. The Economic Significance of Ideology
  • 1.2.1. The Supervisory Role of Religion
  • 1.2.1.1. What Does a Society Look Like Without Divine Supervision?
  • 1.2.2. The Redemptive Role of Religion
  • 1.2.3. The Environmental Roles of Religion and Government
  • 1.3. Ideological Evolution
  • 1.3.1. Ideology of the Ancient Chinese
  • 1.3.1.1. Public Power Is Greater Than Private Rights
  • 1.3.1.2. Governance Must Emphasize Social Order
  • 1.3.1.3. Defining the National Character Through the Doctrine of the Mean
  • 1.3.2. The Influence of the Market Economy on Contemporary Chinese Ideology
  • 1.3.3. Future Social Development Will Require a New Ideology
  • Chapter 2: The Significance of Cultural Diversity
  • 2.1. The Historical Evolution of Chinese Culture
  • 2.1.1. Religious and Philosophical Traditions
  • 2.1.1.1. Views on the Unity of Heaven and Man
  • 2.1.1.2. Self-improvement and Persistence
  • 2.1.1.3. Hero Worship
  • 2.1.2. Confucianism and Gratitude
  • 2.1.2.1. A Humanistic Philosophy of Benevolence and Trust
  • 2.1.2.2. The Educational Concept Behind the Emergence of "Sages"
  • 2.1.2.3. The Political Concept of Serving the Public
  • 2.1.3. Humanism Under Buddhism
  • 2.1.3.1. Causality: Good Causes Produce Good Results
  • 2.1.3.2. Cycle of Life
  • 2.1.4. Political Wisdom of Taoist Culture
  • 2.1.4.1. The Humanistic Concept of Respecting Nature
  • 2.1.4.2. Governing by Inaction
  • 2.1.5. The Social Harm Caused by Fajia
  • 2.1.5.1. The Political Concept of Serving Rulers
  • 2.1.5.2. The Political Harm of Fajia
  • 2.2. Why Has Chinese Culture Survived So Long?
  • 2.2.1. The Formation of Chinese Culture
  • 2.2.2. Formation of Cultural Diversity
  • 2.2.3. The Socioeconomic Significance of Institutional Diversity
  • Chapter 3: The Harm of Centralized Systems for Education
  • 3.1. The Dilemma Facing China's Higher Education
  • 3.1.1. Insufficient Innovation
  • 3.1.1.1. Lack of Cultural Confidence
  • 3.1.1.2. Lack of Innovation
  • 3.1.1.3. Serious Brain Drain
  • 3.1.2. Unbalanced Higher Education
  • 3.2. Scientific Development and National Governance
  • 3.2.1. Differences Between Science and Religion
  • 3.2.2. Relationships Between Science and Government
  • 3.2.3. Time-lag Effects
  • 3.3. Innovation Needs a Competitive Environment
  • 3.3.1. The Harm Caused by Fajia
  • 3.3.2 The Shackles of Central Planning
  • 3.3.3. Importance of a Competitive Institutional Environment