Certain aspects in studying the Chinese mentality topicality in regard to social philosophy

The paper analyzes the problem of relevance in studying the Chinese mentality. It shows that mentality is the main integrating force in the Chinese society. Taking into account its features turns out to be of utmost importance in all the areas from personal and business connections to the international relations. The paper substantiates position stating that network understanding of a person and the world radically distinguishes Chinese mentality from those European, Russian, and American. The possibility is noted of borrowing the Chinese expertise in matters of the civilization optimal response to the challenges of time. It is revealed that traditional Chinese mentality is able to most accurately respond to the challenges of time.

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