Indice Cultura Chinesa Uma Perspectiva Ocidental (original) (raw)

Chinese Culture, A Western Perspective aims to contribute to the dialogue and deepening of Synology in Portugal, which are not at the level of editorial production of other European and Anglo-Saxon Countries. The present work is divided into six main chapters: a brief introduction to Chinese Language; Chinese Philosophy in comparison; Political Philosophy and Economics; Mythology and Animal Symbology; Calligraphic Symbology based on etymological readings of Chinese Characters, connecting contemporary and ancient culture. From ancient Chinese philosophy in contrast to Western philosophy we are led to political philosophy and economics, as well as to same Chinese images created in the West, with the recognition that Chinese people know how to preserve their cultural memory, reason why some of the main and most representative Chinese festivals are presented, focusing fundamental aspects of mythology and animal symbolism, following the linguistic thread, to conclude with a chapter dedicated to hermeneutic and etymological readings of decisive characters for the understanding of the Chinese mind.