Around 1871, sociologists, anthropologists, scientists create different classifications of cultures that, in the end, appeared in the classical structure, whereby the 164 phenomenon in the history of humanity fall under the macroscopic definition of culture.This combination of material and spiritual treasures, the heritage of humanity, created in the course of its historical and social development.Especially, it is closely associated with the spiritual aspects, such as literature, art, science, philosophy.
Chinese culture - Zhonghua Wenhua, also known as Huaxia Wenhua (Huaxia - the ancient name of the country) - a unique phenomenon that represents a set of specific Chinese aspects: the way of thinking, the ideas, views, as well as the embodiment of their daily life, politics, art, literature,, painting, music, martial arts, cuisine.
three very important features characterize it - antiquity, continuity and tolerance.
Indeed, it is the oldest in the history of humanity, existing more than 5,000 years.Chinese culture is crystallized from three sources: the Yellow River civilization, the civilization of the Great River (Yangtze), the northern steppe culture.
It has remained unchanged since its inception.In world history, many great civilizations, celebrated the rich culture, but did not survive to our times, unlike China.
all foreign influences harmoniously assimilated into Chinese culture.In the history of China has never been a large-scale wars on religious grounds.Three religions (Buddhism, Islam, Christianity) are freely distributed on the territory of the empire.
culture of this country to classify into the following categories: Elite, ancient, modern and folk.
Elite Chinese culture - kind of thematic.It is associated with outstanding personalities in the history of the country, who contributed much to its development.
ancient culture of China, which is the most important segment of the Chinese culture in general, classified by period (or dynasty) since the reign of the three dynasties of Xia, Shang and Zhou, until 1840 (the beginning of the First Opium War).Also in line with the typical features: the Chinese tradition of calligraphy, painting, music, opera, education, philosophy, economics, science, politics and so on.
generations, researchers agree that modern economic power of the country depends on the fact that in ancient times, China was able to create and save a great culture, thanks to the multi-ethnic society where there is stability and harmony.
In China, home to 56 ethnic groups, each of them has its own, time-honored and culture.Folk music, dances, rituals and beliefs, myths and legends, art and architecture.
ancient and modern culture divides chronologically beginning Opium War between China and the British Empire during the reign of the Qing Dynasty (1636-1911).Milestone in the classification relates to the beginning of the modern history of the country, the first time there was an interference in its internal affairs by foreign states.
modern Chinese culture - a "child of mixed blood," a joint "education" and Western traditions.
What is the quintessence of Chinese culture?
1. First of all, Confucian ethics, which is regarded as the highest expression of Chinese culture.Widely used in the post-Confucian and Confucian philosophy got the classic definition of "Lie."
«Lie," which includes not a particular object, but rather an abstract idea, refers to any of the secular social functions of everyday life, which is akin to Western thought the concept of "culture".These are social practices, rituals, traditions, etiquette and manners.It is important to note that although the word "if" is translated as "ritual", it has a specialized meaning in Confucianism (as opposed to the usual religious values).In Confucianism actions in daily life are considered rituals.They do not necessarily have to be organized, but it is a normal procedure, monotonous, mechanical work performed, what people consciously or unconsciously engaged during their everyday life.Rituals ("Lee") will organize a healthy society, which is one of the main objectives of Confucianism.
2. Basic concepts about the nature of people formulated Mencius, claiming that there is innate goodness of human quality, which needs only a positive impact society.
3. The doctrine of universal love Mo Tzu.
4. Tao and Te - Two Principles of Philosophy of Lao-tzu.
5. views on the form of government Han Fei.
All these theories have developed based on the findings of the exclusiveness of man and nature.Spiritual Culture of China comes from a variety of philosophical and ideological traditions.When the first dynasty in the religious life had a great impact shamanism.His ideas have influenced later cultural manifestations such as the cult of ancestors and the natural philosophy.
