Philosophy and Intercultural Communication: The Phenomenon of a Human Being in the Confucian Tradition

Purpose. This paper aims to investigate the phenomenon of a human being within Confucian tradition as well its interpretations from intercultural perspective. Theoretical basis. One ways understand deepest level dialogue is reveal in philosophical traditions, since they refer formation personality and identity given culture including interpersonal, intergroup, relations. Humanism based on unity Human Heaven runs like red thread through teachings Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi, Zhu Xi, Wang Yangming defining ideas nature, his/her duties, place roles society that shaped Chinese mentality. Originality. Quite often, concepts (for example, dignity beyond democracy mass political participation, guanxi, mianzi) are incomprehensible representatives Western civilization, which leads challenges communication. The interpretation these context Confucianism allows them perspective Others expand set patterns cultural perception. ultimately awareness there many social, political, realities, we perceive lens our own attitudes. participants an realize each has unique experience, way posing problem resolving it, no one better or worse. Conclusions. philosophy worldview people, defined values, goals, meanings, attitudes, communication models, affected all spheres life culture. study heritage great civilization enhances competence communicators expands field global