in thread "Spenglerism with East Asian characteristics": Thinking of similarities, I think there are parallels in Liu Zhongjing's thought, at least as it regards ethnogenesis, with those of the roots-seeking movement in contemporary Chinese literature and film, as well as Taiwan native-place literature. These we... 1y ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 1.4 1.4 Thinking of similari (view hidden) log in to judge received 1.4 1.4 Yes, reading it back, I contradicted myself more than once. I'm only going to get breezier and more superficial. Don't waste too much time on this.... 1y ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 1.4 1.4 Yes, reading it back (view hidden) log in to judge received 1.4 1.4 It seems like widespread rice and fish culture is enough an argument against distinct local traditions. Maybe we're talking past each other here, though.... 1y ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 1.4 1.4 It seems like widesp (view hidden) log in to judge received 1.4 1.4