Taiwan’s Silent Revolution: Trust, Family, and the Forge of Cohesion

A Confucian web crafts Taiwan’s quiet rise to resilience Over 2,500 years ago, Confucius forged a creed amid China’s warring chaos—duty, trust, harmony as life’s keel, threading self to kin to society. This ethos, once Asia’s spine, melded with economics to weave a rare cohesion, where personal honor fuels collective ascent. In 1912, Sun Yat-sen … Continue reading Taiwan’s Silent Revolution: Trust, Family, and the Forge of Cohesion →

Human Nature and Cultural Conflict: A Philosophical Perspective on Social Challenges in France

In Eastern philosophy, the dichotomy between the innate goodness or malevolence of human nature forms a central framework for analyzing social behavior. Confucian thought upholds the idea of a fundamentally good human nature. For instance, Mencius asserts that "every person has a heart that cannot bear the suffering of others," suggesting an inherent inclination toward … Continue reading Human Nature and Cultural Conflict: A Philosophical Perspective on Social Challenges in France →