In so far as intercultural learning between the West and the Far East is concerned, two of the main research questions can be: How can we explain the development of parallel schemes of mythical narrative which have grown independently of each other but which are still consonant with each other? How can we give a proper account of their cultural and political value? We can do it by considering an alternative way of interpreting the existence of consonances between Chinese and Jews. This step could be fundamental in order to let us understand the condition of reciprocal tolerance. This goes together with the Chinese inconceivability of ideologies such as antisemitism. In China there has never been religious discrimination against Jews: moreover antisemitism is an unknown concept. The imaginary, along with adequate historical and social factors, can be considered as a powerful ally of those who support the reasons for coexistence. Key words- Imaginary, Mythologem, Chinese and Jews, Transcultural Myths
Trasmigrations among cultural imaginaries. Political-philosophical symbols between West and East
HENRY, Barbara
2011-01-01
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In so far as intercultural learning between the West and the Far East is concerned, two of the main research questions can be: How can we explain the development of parallel schemes of mythical narrative which have grown independently of each other but which are still consonant with each other? How can we give a proper account of their cultural and political value? We can do it by considering an alternative way of interpreting the existence of consonances between Chinese and Jews. This step could be fundamental in order to let us understand the condition of reciprocal tolerance. This goes together with the Chinese inconceivability of ideologies such as antisemitism. In China there has never been religious discrimination against Jews: moreover antisemitism is an unknown concept. The imaginary, along with adequate historical and social factors, can be considered as a powerful ally of those who support the reasons for coexistence. Key words- Imaginary, Mythologem, Chinese and Jews, Transcultural MythsFile | Dimensione | Formato | |
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