Conceptualizing humanity in Chinese Culture: Philosophical and social perspectives

Abstract

The current research paper examines the historical background of the Chinese culture in Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism and its development in the modern society with globalization. It examines the concept of humanity as shaped by the Chinese culture. Critical cultural norms, including those of collectivism, filial piety, and harmony, are explored in an attempt to investigate the influence they have on the Chinese views on humanity. These principles are adapted and resilient to contemporary settings and highlighted in the research with the case studies of environmental sustainability and example of the leftover women. The paper also compares Western and Chinese notions of humanity, thus giving the importance of cultural disparity in developing universal human values. There are also discussions about the implications to intercultural understanding which puts a balance between tradition and modernity and applicability of the same philosophical traditions to the issues at hand. The future study ideologies involve multidisciplinary approaches, comparative research, longitudinal research and the role of digital media in transmission of culture. The idea of humanity is viewed through the active process of the modern influences and ancient values interacting as it is demonstrated in this study.