孟德卫(David E. Mungello) 美国汉学家。出生于1943年,1973年获得加利福尼亚大学伯克利分校博士学位。现为贝勒大学(Baylor University)历史与亚洲研究教授。
另著有《莱布尼兹和儒学》(Leibniz and Confucianism: The Search for Accord)、《神奇的土地:耶稣会士的调适策略和汉学的起源》(Curious Land: Jesuit Accommodation and the Origins of Sinology)、《被遗忘的杭州基督徒》(The Forgotten Christians of Hangzhou)、《灵肉之争中的山东(1650-1785)》(The Spirit and the Flesh in Shandong, 1650–1785)等。
写下这个题目,我就先对自己鄙视了一番,因为这已经违背了我一向的原则,不对历史意淫。尽管人面对历史的无奈,常常会暗地里想着,假如历史不是这样而是另外那样发展,那该多好。人只有对现实不满了,才会对历史进行假设或者说意淫。 孟德卫的这本《1500-1800中西方...
评分写下这个题目,我就先对自己鄙视了一番,因为这已经违背了我一向的原则,不对历史意淫。尽管人面对历史的无奈,常常会暗地里想着,假如历史不是这样而是另外那样发展,那该多好。人只有对现实不满了,才会对历史进行假设或者说意淫。 孟德卫的这本《1500-1800中西方...
评分翻阅这本《Great Encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800》的书名,我脑海中立刻浮现出那个充满变数与传奇的时代。我一直对历史上的“相遇”和“碰撞”有着莫名的着迷,尤其是当这种相遇发生在两种截然不同的文明之间时。想象着在16世纪到18世纪这段漫长的岁月里,欧洲和中国这两大古老文明,在地理的辽阔与文化的隔阂之下,究竟是如何一步步接近,又如何在彼此身上留下深刻的印记。我设想着,本书或许会细致地描绘出那些在丝绸之路和海上丝绸之路上往来的商人、探险家、传教士和艺术家们的艰辛历程。他们是如何克服万难,将彼此的商品、技术、思想和艺术品带到对方的土地上?那些漂洋过海而来的传教士,除了传播宗教,是否也像利玛窦那样,将西方天文、数学、地理等知识带入了中国,并引发了中国知识界的关注?反过来,中国的哲学、文学、绘画等艺术形式,又对当时的欧洲产生了怎样的影响,甚至催生了对东方文化的崇拜和模仿?我尤为期待的是,本书能否深入探讨在这个过程中,双方统治阶层和民众的真实态度,是开放接纳,还是警惕排斥?那些跨越时空的交流,最终是如何塑造了各自的文化,又为后来的世界格局奠定了怎样的基础?一本能够触及这些深层问题的书籍,绝对能满足我对这段历史的求知欲。
评分The title, "Great Encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800," immediately conjures images of vibrant exchanges and intellectual ferment across vast distances. My personal curiosity often gravitates towards periods where distinct civilizations begin to interact on a grand scale, and this era between the Ming and Qing dynasties in China and the burgeoning European powers certainly fits that bill. I would be particularly keen to see how the book explores the mechanisms of this encounter. Beyond the well-known routes, what were the lesser-known conduits of exchange? Were there specific diplomatic missions, academic collaborations, or even clandestine trade networks that facilitated this burgeoning relationship? Furthermore, I am fascinated by the reciprocity of influence. While it is common knowledge that European innovations in science and art made inroads into China, I am equally interested in the ways in which Chinese philosophies, aesthetics, and even governance models might have subtly impacted Western thought during the Enlightenment. Did thinkers like Leibniz or Voltaire truly engage with Confucianism, and if so, how did it shape their own ideas? The book, in my opinion, would be invaluable if it could illuminate the diverse reactions of individuals on both sides – the skepticism, the admiration, the pragmatic adaptations – and paint a nuanced picture of how these encounters were experienced not just by elites, but by the broader populace as well.
评分The very phrase, "Great Encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800," stirs within me a deep fascination for the intricate dance of cultures during a pivotal period of global transformation. My mind immediately leaps to the profound shifts that must have occurred as two vastly different worldviews began to systematically engage. I anticipate that this book will delve into the nuances of these interactions, moving beyond broad generalizations. I hope to find detailed accounts of the individuals who navigated this complex landscape – the Jesuit missionaries not just as religious figures but as scholars and diplomats, the European merchants seeking new markets and treasures, and perhaps even Chinese officials and literati grappling with the influx of foreign knowledge and goods. What were the specific challenges they faced, both geographically and intellectually? How did the exchange of scientific ideas, for instance, impact the development of cartography or astronomy in both regions? I'm also particularly interested in the cultural impact. The allure of Chinese art, porcelain, and philosophy in Europe is well-documented, but what was the corresponding perception of European innovations within China? Did they inspire imitation, adaptation, or outright rejection? A truly comprehensive account, in my view, would explore these reciprocal influences and the long-term consequences of this "great encounter" on the trajectory of both Chinese and Western societies.
评分这本书的标题,"Great Encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800",立刻勾起了我对那个波澜壮阔时代的无限遐想。我一直对那个时期中西文明的首次大规模、系统性的碰撞与融合深感兴趣,想象着在这近三百年间,古老的东方帝国与崛起中的西方世界,是如何在地理的阻隔与文化的差异中,一步步走向彼此,又相互影响。我希望这本书能够深入地挖掘那些鲜为人知的细节,比如,马可·波罗之后的旅行者和传教士们,究竟是如何带着对中国的想象和现实,回到欧洲,又如何影响了欧洲的思想界和艺术界。同样,我也期待书中能详细阐述中国士大夫阶层,是如何看待远道而来的西方传教士和他们的学问,是全盘接受,还是有所保留?那些精美的瓷器、丝绸和漆器,又是如何在欧洲掀起一股“中国风”,甚至改变了欧洲贵族的生活方式和审美情趣?这本书如果能描绘出这些个体命运与宏大历史交织的画面,讲述那些穿越半个地球的商人、探险家、科学家和艺术家的故事,那将是一次多么引人入胜的阅读体验!我特别期待书中能有关于那个时期哲学、科学和宗教思想的交流,比如,耶稣会士在传播西方科学知识的同时,是否也悄悄地将中国的一些哲学思想带回了欧洲,并对其产生了怎样的启示?这些交流是否为后来的启蒙运动埋下了伏笔?这本书若是能提供这些深度解析,对我而言,无疑将是一笔宝贵的财富。
评分Reading the title, "Great Encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800," sparks a profound sense of anticipation for a deep dive into a period of intense cross-cultural fertilization. My interest lies particularly in the tangible and intangible exchanges that reshaped both societies. I envision the book exploring the intricate pathways of trade, not just in commodities like silk and porcelain, but in the transmission of technologies such as printing, gunpowder, and navigational instruments. How did these transfers impact the respective economic and military developments of China and the West? Moreover, I'm eager to learn about the intellectual dialogue that unfolded. The arrival of Western scientific and philosophical thought in China, and the subsequent dissemination of Chinese classical texts and ideas in Europe, must have been a complex process. Did Chinese philosophical concepts, for example, offer alternative perspectives to burgeoning European rationalism? I also hope the book will shed light on the artistic influences – the adoption of Western oil painting techniques in China, and the impact of Chinese aesthetics on European decorative arts and architecture. A truly compelling narrative would weave together these diverse threads, highlighting not only the grand narratives of empires and trade but also the personal stories of individuals who facilitated, resisted, or were transformed by this remarkable period of global interaction.
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