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100	1		_aBorel, Henri, _d1869-1933
245	1	3	_aDe Geest van China
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-12-29
508			_aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChina -- Civilization
653			_aPhilosophy, Chinese
653			_aChina -- Intellectual Life
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50789
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