Attributive Features of the Reception of Chinese Philosophy in Modern Western Studies
Attributive Features of the Reception of Chinese Philosophy in Modern Western Studies

Summary/Abstract: The study of the peculiarities of Chinese philosophy by modern Western scholars is currently a very relevant topic. This is due to the increased interest in studying the peculiarities of culture and philosophy of different countries, finding similarities and differences that were inherent in a particular society. This article is devoted to a general overview of modern Western studies of the reception of Chinese philosophy. To this end, a historical and philosophical description and reconstruction of the main trends, features and directions of research conducted by modern Western scholars. On this basis, the key points of these studies were traced and it was found that the main focus was on studies in the field of comparative philosophy (Chinese and Western traditions); search for a logical justification for the possibility of applying philosophical systematicity; confirmation of the need to study Confucianism in general, the study of its modern national heritage; research on the topic of dialogue between Chinese and Western philosophy and attempts to answer the question of the importance of the reconstruction of Confucianism for the formation of modern scientific research. As a result, it was concluded that virtually every area of these studies requires constant development, a process of rethinking, making certain adjustments to the study of Chinese and Western traditions, as well as further study of these two opposing cultures.

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