02166cam a22003253u 4500 50789 UtSlPG 20260610134152.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DS Borel, Henri, 1869-1933 De Geest van China Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-12-29 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "De Geest van China" by Henri Borel is a philosophical exploration written in the late 19th century. The book aims to elucidate the essence of Chinese culture through its religion, philosophy, and art, contrasting Western interpretations with a more authentic understanding. Borel draws upon his experiences and studies, reflecting on the spirit of Chinese civilization, to present a richer narrative than what is often perceived through a Eurocentric lens. At the start of the work, the author expresses his desire to write a companion piece to Okakura's "The Spirit of Japan." He critiques previous Western interpretations of Chinese culture, arguing they often oversimplify or misunderstand its deeper philosophical underpinnings. Borel introduces his reflections on various elements of Chinese life, including spirituality, aesthetic appreciation, and cultural reverence, through a vivid narrative that blends personal experience with philosophical inquiry. His aim is not only to share knowledge but also to evoke the profound beauty and complexity inherent in Chinese thought and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified China -- Civilization Philosophy, Chinese China -- Intellectual Life https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50789 91627 91627