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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;
