This book explores the profoundness of the characterization of Red Mansions from the perspective of Western philosophy and psychology, thus proving that Cao Xueqin's creative genius is universal. The arguments in the book are based on Chinese and Western references, and they work together to explain the profound things in simple terms. In the method of integrating different writing methods of philosophy and literature, it presents the authenticity of the psychology and personality of the characters in Red Mansions, that is, it presents the purity of the creation of "Dream of Red Mansions". The author draws on the guiding thoughts of Pan Guangdan, Zhang Ailing, Yu Yingshi and other academic predecessors, and uses this book to commemorate the outstanding anthropology scholar Mr. Xing Haining, and to shine the intellectual education and conscience of the humanities and social sciences.
Reader comments
This book is very interesting! It analyzes the characters in Red Mansions from the perspective of Western philosophy and psychology, which gave me a deeper understanding of the personalities and experiences of these characters. The author's arguments are explained in simple terms, and he combines Chinese and Western methods. He is really talented! Moreover, you can also feel the author's respect for previous scholars and enthusiasm for the humanities and social sciences from the book. It is worth reading!
This book is very interesting! It analyzes the characters in Red Mansions from the perspective of Western philosophy and psychology, which gave me a deeper understanding of the personalities and experiences of these characters. The author's arguments are explained in simple terms, and he combines Chinese and Western methods. He is really talented! Moreover, you can also feel the author's respect for previous scholars and enthusiasm for the humanities and social sciences from the book. It is worth reading!