Abstract:In ancient China, zhonghe (ideology of moderation and harmony) was advocated, which required people to adhere to the principle of moderation in social practices such as handling interpersonal relationship and governing the country so as to achieve the coordination of body and mind, the harmony between human and nature, and the harmony of the whole society. Zhonghe ideology is not specific to Chinese civilization. During “Axial Age”, many sages in all the great civilizations emphasized zhonghe ideology, but its inheritance varies in different civilizations. Europe's theory of equilibrium suggests a link to zhonghe ideology, but they differ in essence. In face of today's complex international situation, we must be committed to “peace and development”, and increase dialogues among civilizations so as to create a good external environment and effectively promote the noble cause of human beings.
甘筱青, 柯镇昌. 从轴心时代的中和思想到现代文明对话[J]. 《深圳大学学报》(人文社科版), 2017, 34(3): 21-26.
GAN Xiao-qing, KE Zhen-chang. From Zhonghe Ideology of Axial Age to Dialogue among Modern Civilizations. , 2017, 34(3): 21-26.