目 录
Abstract: iv
摘要 iv
Outline v
提纲 vi
1. Introduction 1
2. Culture and Philosophy 1
2.1 Culture 2
2.2 Philosophy 2
2.2.1 Chinese Philosophy: Collectivism 3
2.2.2 Western Philosophy: Individualism 4
2.3 Relation between Culture and Philosophy 4
3. Tableware Culture 5
3.1 Development History of Tableware Culture in China 5
3.2 Development History of Tableware Culture in Western Countries 6
4. Causes of the Difference of Tableware Culture 6
4.1 Difference in Geography 6
4.2 Difference in Social Structure 7
4.3 Difference in Mode of Production 8
5. Influence of Philosophy on Tableware Culture 9
5.1 The Serving of Tablewares 9
5.2 The Shape of Tablewares 10
5.3 The Function of Tablewares 10
6. Conclusion 11
Works Cited 12
The Difference of Tableware Culture between China and Western Countries from Philosophical Perspective
Abstract: This paper first defines culture and philosophy, elaborates the different kinds of philosophy between China and Western countries, especially collectivism and individualism, and analyzes the relationship between philosophy and culture. It then compares the development history of tableware culture in China with Western countries and explores the three causes of the difference of tableware culture, namely, geographical environment, social structure and mode of production. It finally illustrates the influence of philosophy on tableware culture in different aspects such as the serving, the shape and the function of tablewares.
Key words: tableware culture; philosophy; collectivism; individualism;
从哲学角度看中西餐具文化的差异
摘要: 本文首先对哲学与文化做出定义，阐述了中西方国家不同的哲学思想，特别是集体主义和个人主义，并且分析了哲学与文化之间的关系；然后比较中国与西方国家餐具文化的发展历史，还从三个方面探讨了产生不同餐具文化的原因，即地理不同、社会结构不同、生产方式不同；最后从餐具的使用、外形、功能等方面阐明了哲学对餐具文化的影响。
关键词：餐具文化；哲学；集体主义；个人主义
