Writing World History in a Global Historical Context: Perspectives on Meiji Japan and Contemporary Taiwan Prof. Mu-chou Poo (Chinese University of Hong Kong) PH 20. Hörsaal der Philosophischen Fakultät, Humboldtallee 19/21 29. April (Tuesday), 18:00-20:00 Abstract: This talk will address two issues: the unique situation of Japanese learning of Western history and civilization in the mid-Nineteenth Century…
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Akademie im Gespräch - Was bewegt China?
Was bewegt China? 14. Mai 2025 Altes Rathaus Göttingen, 18.15 Uhr Diskussionsveranstaltung der Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen in Kooperation mit der Stadt Göttingen. Sprecher: Andreas Fuchs, Entwicklungsökonom Dominic Sachsenmaier, Globalhistoriker In unserem Zeitalter großer Umbrüche richten sich immer mehr Augen auf China. Längst ist klar, dass Fragen zur künftigen globalen Ordnung…
Lecture: Journey to the East (and Back): China and “Western Esotericism” from Reception History to Global Religious Studies
Journey to the East (and Back): China and “Western Esotericism” from Reception History to Global Religious Studies Davide Marino (University of Erlangen-Nürnberg) Date: May 8, 2025 Time: 18:00 – 19:30 Place: KWZ 0.603 Abstract: This presentation examines the intricate and multifaceted relationship between Chinese spiritual culture(s) and the field of “Western Esotericism.” For centuries,…
Language Contact in Eurasia: Lecture Series (Second Installment)
The Department of Turkology and Central Asian Studies is proud to present the second installment of our engaging and enlightening lecture series: “Language Contact in Eurasia.” This series seeks to explore the dynamic and intricate web of language interactions across the vast expanse of the Eurasian continent, offering unique insights into the historical and cultural…