The clash betw/ individualism (West) and collectivism (East)

Several themes emerged: The clash betw/ individualism (West) and collectivism (East)

Dichotomy of Western and Eastern Thinking: The text suggests a fundamental contrast between Western and Eastern ways of thinking, particularly in terms of individualism and collectivism.

The concepts of "賽先生" (exploration and conquest) and "德先生" (compromise and cooperation) symbolize different aspects of Western civilization, with the former representing expansion and the latter symbolizing compromise mechanisms.

The clash between individualism and collectivism: The idea that Western development is not solely due to the existence of the two aforementioned concepts but is dependent on the appropriate application and allocation of resources.

Misinterpretation of concepts: The misinterpretation and elevation of certain Western ideals by the Chinese elite, leading to a misunderstanding of the fundamental differences between Western and Eastern ideologies.

The concept of absolute authority: The text discusses the dangers of the misappropriation of authority and the consequences of the absolute authority of human-made principles, as opposed to the more harmonious and cohesive authority derived from a higher power or nature.

The significance of culture and its impact on political and societal ideologies.

The implications of the ongoing struggle between unity and exploration, and the potential consequences of the shift from external expansion to internal conflicts and divisions.

These themes collectively suggest an exploration of the dynamics between different cultural ideologies, the implications of power structures, and the misinterpretation of fundamental concepts, leading to potential societal conflicts and challenges.

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中國思想的平和特征與西方思想的攻擊性特征都源於此
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回答: 以止平天下，以力製天下，中西內外真偽之不同也 由 stonebench 於 2023-11-02 07:05:42
中國思想以天為心，故容易自足自洽自得。

西方。。。。。。，故。。。。。。。
以止平天下，以力製天下，中西內外真偽之不同也
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預警：俺說的是思想，對比中西。這種差異在實踐中有體現，但是會摻雜其他因素。

中國的思想，近代以往的，是修齊治平。遠人不服則修文德以來之。

西方的思想，千載不變的，是占占占占。遠人不服則用武力以攻之。

為啥會有這個差別？

世界觀不同。

中國人以天為真，安於天理，則樂止於天命。

西方人以己為要，縱於私欲，唯知疲於奔波。

意思就是以私欲為驅動的文明，因為私欲永遠不足，一定會不斷地奔波探索。

以天理為驅動的文明，因為天道自足，一定強調知足的好處。

如開篇所說，道理如此。中西文明之不同大體也如此，若看實踐，則中西 各種現象都有。
neither but the opposite: W=fear of God; E=人以天
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回答: 以止平天下，以力製天下，中西內外真偽之不同也 由 stonebench 於 2023-11-02 07:05:42
"中國人以天為真，安於天理，則樂止於天命。"[selfish the most]

西方人以己為要，縱於私欲，唯知疲於奔波。[God punishes those who are greedy, but self-righteousness is a path, fear of God]

"What does the Bible say about the fear of God?


First, fearing the Lord will give you wisdom (Psalm 111:10). Second, fearing the Lord will keep you from sin (Exodus 20:20). And third, fearing the Lord will motivate you in evangelism (2 Corinthians 5:11)."