简明西方文化史

Two Prologue　Poems

Preface

Introd u c tio n

PART ONE

Articles Selected for Specific Topics, Themes and Events

An Opening Article

Unit One

1. Cultural Theory and Cultural Studies

2. Culture, a Broad Humanistic Concept

3. History, a Riddle for Humans

Unit Two

1. West Is Not a Directional Concept Alone

2. Western Culture and Its Deep Implications

Unit Three

1. Religion, a Human Spiritual Pillar and Faith

2. Judaism, a Mother Religion of Some Religions

3. Christianity, a Spiritual Rock of the West

4. Religious Reformation, a Milestone Event

that Paved the Way for the Rise of

Western Capitalism and Power

Unit Four

1. Roman Empire, the First Western Power

2. Hellenistic Civilization, a Beauty of the West

3. Greek Mythology, a Treasure of the West

Unit Five

1. Colonialism,　a Global Expansion Idea

2. Capitalism, a Crazy Devil for Angels

Unit Six

1. Renaissance： a Turning Point for the West

2. The Enlightenment, an Age of Soul Liberation

3. Post-Modernity （POMO）, a Rebellious Movement

Unit Seven

1. Commercial Revolution, in Hot Pursuit of Wealth

2. Industrial Revolution, a Driving Force for Society

3. Scientific Revolution, a Miraculous Instrument for

the Rise of the West and Its Leadership

4. Science and Scientific Spirit

5. Information Revolution or Explosion

Unit Eight

1. A History of Economic Ideas, a Key for Wealth

2. A History of Political Philosophy of the West

Unit Nine

1. The　Culture　of　the　United　States

2. A Book Excerpt Illustrating Cultural Contradictions of Modern Capitalism

3. Introduction to and Postscript of a Book Entitled

American Culture since ww Ⅱ by Paul Levine

Unit Ten

An　Understanding　of Western　Culture

Unit Eleven

The Millennium of the West, a Golden Age?

Unit Twelve

An Introduction to the Clash of Civilizations

Postscript

Western　Culture： a Beast　and　a　Beauty?

PART TWO

Special Case Study

PART THREE

Exercises　for　the　Textbook

Appendix I

Appendix Ⅱ

Postscript/Final Remarks for the Whole Textbook