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The West's enduring fascination with Asia

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The European Fascination with Asia

This chapter explores the enduring fascination of the West, particularly Europe, with Asia, focusing on China and India. It highlights the interest in spectacle rather than wisdom, the role of Jesuit missionaries in cultural contact, and the influence of Asian spirituality on the West.

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