Decode the genesis of civilizational consciousness in Early China, word by word. Uffe Bergeton’s groundbreaking work re-evaluates how ancient Chinese texts from the Pre-Qín period forged identities by defining ‘civilized’ versus ‘uncivilized.’ It challenges established timelines, offering fresh chronologies for key terms and a new dialogue between Chinese and Western concepts of civilization. Explore seminal works like the Analects and Mencius. This book is a vital resource for students and scholars of Chinese and Asian history eager to grasp the deep origins of Chinese civilization.