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- Imagery and Forms of Creation by the Sages: A Chinese Version …
- Body/Soul Monism and the Establishment of the Life Subject
- The Mind-Body Problem and the Philosophy of Qi
- The State’s Capacity for Good Governance: The Logic behind th…
Time:04/26/2016 Hits:40After defeating the army of the rebel leader Li Zicheng (1616-45) at the Battle of Shanhai Pass and wresting control over the country from the remnants of the Ming Dyna…- Forcing donations distorted charity in Qing DynastyForced donations, lurking peril Cartoon by Gou Ben; Poem by Long Yuan Charity should be an act from the heart, But Qing rulers forced people to do their pa…
- Culture flourished under Southern Song ruleAn important phase of Song culture, the Southern Song era (1127-1279) holds an indispensable place in China's cultural history.
- Legalism emphasized role of agriculture, militaryIn Chinese history, Legalism was one of the main philosophical currents during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC).
- Russian invasion changed way Qing managed sea bordersWhen governing the northeastern sea border, the Qing court applied two separate sets of laws to the Manchu and Han peoples and differentiated the management of affairs …
- Goddess worship reflected political, social needsMazu has been recognized as the “Guardian of the Sea” and a symbol of Chinese marine culture. Worshipped and revered by ordinary people inside and…
- Resurgence of cliques brought tumult to Song politicsThe painting shows official candidates taking part in the imperial examinations in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). From the Five Dynasties (907-960) to the Northern …
- Republican era brought drastic changes in beliefThe establishment of the Republic of China (1912-49) put an end to the long-lasting absolute monarchy and also fundamentally shook the state ideology that supported its…
- First Sino-Japanese War still holds lessons for historiansThis illustration depicts the Battle of the Yalu River in the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-95). The crushing defeat of the Qing Dynasty (1616-1911) in the First …