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Can China rescue the classics? - UnHerd
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The Universal Ambitions of China's Illiberal Confucian Scholars
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| | [AI summary] This article explores the complex and evolving role of Confucianism in contemporary China and its historical parallels with Japan's pre-WWII Confucian nationalism. It highlights the tensions between liberal and authoritarian interpretations of Confucianism, the influence of Japanese Confucianism on Chinese intellectuals, and the challenges faced by liberal Confucians in the face of rising authoritarianism. The piece also touches on the potential for Confucianism to be reformed to align with modern democratic values and the importance of a progressive reconstruction of Confucianism to counter authoritarian trends.
| | antigonejournal.com
Greek Intellectual Life under the Roman Empire - Antigone
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| | CHARLES FREEMAN Did Roman rule suppress Greek genius?
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Albert Schweitzer on the Reverence for Life | Daily Philosophy
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| | Explore philosophy through its most famous quotes! Today: Philosopher and Theologian Albert Schweitzer on the Reverence for Life.
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gibt es einen buddhistischen Tempel in der Nähe?
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| [AI summary] A critical first-hand account of a visit to a New Kadampa Tradition Buddhist center, analyzing its meditation style, controversial hierarchy, and fundraising practices.