The Ideational Characteristic of Peace in Chinese Civilization and Its Contemporary Manifestations
Peace,as a prominent attribute of Chinese civilization,is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese philosophy and permeates various aspects of Chinese culture.Chinese philosophy conceptualizes the universe as a harmonious unity,thereby providing an ontological basis for peace in Chinese civilization.The Chinese philosophical and cultural emphasis on"harmony"involves individuals,society,nature,and the world,whose ultimate ideal is the attainment of universal peace.The notion of"peaceful but not homogenous"reflects the vitality of peace in Chinese philosophy.Peace does not only promote the continuous development of Chinese civilization but also dictate a path of peaceful development for China in constructing its modem civilization and inheriting the essence of Chinese traditional culture.