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August 9, 2026The Philosophical Forum

Origins and Initial Development of Western Centrism: Enlightenment Thinkers' Encounters With Chinese Philosophy

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MGMing Dong Gu

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Essay explores how Enlightenment thinkers shaped Western-centrism through encounters with Chinese philosophy, indicating cultural reflections.

Key Points

  • This essay examines the formation of Western-centrism during the Enlightenment and its philosophical roots in Chinese thought.
  • Analyzed writings of major Enlightenment thinkers including Leibniz, Montesquieu, and Kant.
  • Explored the intellectual exchanges between Western and Chinese philosophies.
  • Evaluated the impact of these encounters on the development of Western-centrism.
  • Identified key Enlightenment thinkers who influenced Western-centrism's development.
  • Demonstrated how encounters with Chinese philosophy shaped Western intellectual views.
  • Highlighted the implications of cross-cultural dialogue for future cultural exchanges.

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Ming Dong Gu (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782d4e2e1896536c8403e0https://doi.org/10.1111/phil.70016
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