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Journeys through Past and Present of Chinese Culture and History


Confucianism Across the Strait: The Master in Contemporary Taiwan
China’s most important philosopher ever still exerts influence in East Asia and overseas Chinese communities through his aphorisms. In this article, I look at the role the philosopher plays in Taiwan’s current cultural and political life.

Alex Van Egmond
Sep 14, 20258 min read


Recognition and Apologies: Renewed Interest in Indigenous Taiwan
The indigenous people of Taiwan lived on the margins for a long time, but in recent years, there is more attention for their existence.

Alex Van Egmond
Mar 23, 20257 min read


'A Hopeful Life': Writer, Philosopher, and Inventor Dr. Lin Yutang, Part II
The Writer, Philosopher and Inventor Dr. Lin Yutang, was one of the most prolific thinkers of the Twentieth century, however now mostly forgotten. This part covers the second half of his life.

Alex Van Egmond
Oct 12, 202411 min read


'Tightrope Walking as an Acrobat in a Circus': Writer, Philosopher, and Inventor Dr. Lin Yutang, Part I
An introduction to Writer, Philosopher and Inventor Dr. Lin Yutang, covering the first half of his life. One of the most prolific thinkers of the twentieth century, however now mostly forgotten.

Alex Van Egmond
Oct 7, 202410 min read
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