The Study of Chinese CultureGuoxue, national learning or the study of Chinese culture, focuses on the native culture of China, as opposed to xzxue, or Western learning. It is a systematic study using two coordinates -a hOfizontal one that involves inter-cultural analysis and a vertical one that goes back in history, compar/ng the ancient with the contempOfary and the classical with the popular. The culture referred to as traditional here is that prior to the New Culture Movement(1910s-1920s), which heralded the modefn era in China. In this sense guoxue is both a concept of differentiation and a concept of time. Its content is however limited to the best of traditional Chinese culture, which is congruent with universal values and still has relevance in today's world. Recent years have seen a guoxue craze, sparking a debate over whether it is ephemeral or permanent and even gain more momentum. A historical anecdote may offer a clue to the answer: Ran You was driving the Master, Confucius (551-479BC), on a trip to the State of We. Confucius sa/d, "How populous it is here." Ran You asked, "Once there are many people, what should be done?" "Enrich them," said the Master. "Once they are enriched, what next?" "Educate them." This conversation reveals a rule of social development that is self-evident in the course of Chinese history: In fact, the rise of any nation follows the order of strengthening, becoming wealthier and making culture and education thrive. National strength is a necessary condition for stability in domestic politics and peace among the people. Improved livelihood can further stimulate economic development. And thriving culture and education can create more knowledgeable and responsible citizens, and boost social morality. In Chinese history all dynasties that reuruted the nation after long wars set restoring peace as their priority in their early years. Then they shifted their focus to rehabilitating and rebuilding the nation before developing its culture and education.
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PROSPERITY Prosperity of the People - Sufficient Food and Clothesl Prosperity for the People - Thriving Culture National Strength - Political Strength National Strength - Military Strength
DEMOCRACY People First Rule for the People Rule by the Peoplel
CIVILITY Civilization and Civility Chinese Civilization Modern Civilization
HARMONY The Culture of Harmoriy Physical and Mental Harmony Soaal Harmony Harmony between Man and Heaven Universal Harmony
FREEDOM Free Heart Free Life
EQUALITY Social Equality Equal Dignity Equality for All Beings
JUSTICE Socialjustice Justice in the Human Heart HistOfy Is Fair RULE OF LAW Rule by Law and Rule of Law Innately Good or Bad
PATRIOTISM Love for National Territory Love for the People Love for Native Culture
DEDICATION Attitude Manners Benefits
INTEGRITY Credibility Makes Powerful Nations Credibility Makes Noble People Honesty Decides How Far One Can Go
FRIENDSHIP Being Sincere and Warm-hearted Being Fair and Lenient Being Benevolent
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