Open AccessA Path to Understanding Dreams: Observations on Ancient Chinese Dream Culture and Western Dream Theories
Author(s) -
Associate Professor Liang Hong,
Shan Liang
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
studies in social science research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2690-0793
pISSN - 2690-0785
DOI - 10.22158/sssr.v3n1p54
Subject(s) - dream , freudian slip , prosperity , chinese dream , sociology , china , zhàng , epistemology , aesthetics , psychology , psychoanalysis , history , philosophy , political science , law , archaeology , neuroscience
Throughout history, dreams have been researchers’ major focus where their keen interest lies in. Analyzing the three historical development phrases of dream theories, namely Pre-Freudian, Freudian and Post-Freudian phrases, this paper aims to demonstrate the impacts of ancient Chinese dream culture on languages, characters, medicine, psychology, literature, politics, and economy. Classical modern dream theories proposed by Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov, and other researchers are collected and analyzed to help people have a better understanding of dreams and their meanings. Furthermore, the paper fully and systematically interprets the dream-related culture and scientifically classifies dream theories and technologies to reinvigorate the dream research field in China and advocates to boost global cultural prosperity and development through cultural exchanges, mutual learning and peaceful coexistence among countries.