As Athens welcomes the second World Conference of Classics, renowned scholar Roger Ames joins Tian Wei for a deep dive into why Chinese civilization should be understood on its own terms rather than through rigid Western categories.
From everyday expressions rooted in classical texts to the idea of family as the organizing metaphor of Chinese culture, Ames explores how ancient traditions have persistently shaped modern Chinese life.
He also tells us why Confucian ideas of harmony and relationality are valuable toward human solidarity in an increasingly interconnected world.
00:00 - 'Classical studies' defined
00:58 - Classical studies in China
02:59 - Culture, civilization and language in philosophy
04:40 - Ancient books
05:56 - Journey into Chinese philosophy
12:25 - Translating Chinese philosophy's core ideas
22:05 - Why study Chinese classics and philosophy?
30:13 - Forerunners of Chinese language and culture
37:33 - Thucydides Trap
43:30 - 'Family' concept in modern society
46:52 - AI vs human intelligence
49:49 - Career and professional shifts
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