Dongxiwenhua ji qu zhexue

Dongxiwenhua ji qu zhexue (1921), translated as "The Cultures of East and West and Their Philosophies," is a significant work by the neo-Confucian philosopher Liang Shuming. In this book, Liang aimed to show the modern relevance of Chinese culture, particularly Confucianism, to a Chinese intelligentsia increasingly influenced by Western ideas.

He proposed that Western culture is characterized by struggle, Chinese culture by harmonization through adjustment, and Indian culture by escapism. Liang theorized that after World War I, Western culture was dominant but would eventually be succeeded by an era where Chinese philosophy would integrate Western material advancements with moral and ethical needs. He believed that a future, more distant era might see the Indian approach prevail. Liang's work reflects a deep engagement with both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, seeking to find a path forward for China in the 20th century.12