Discusses the Shanghai Mind The leader in the current. (September) ime of the "China Journal" by the editor, Mr. A, de -C, Sowerby, will be heartily endorsed by Shanghailanders who, naturally must resent the imputation which is apparently contained in the term "Shanghai mind." Just what it is that different mind from the mind is not clear, and who originate ed the term is not known, but. Shanghai appears to be gaining the unenviable reputation of being a says has been characterized as an "over develop.
provincial mentality." The Shanghai mind {s supposed to have no interest. in things Chinese or in China beyond making money he and to ignore the higher things of life such as art, literature, music, and science. Mr, Sowerby takes issue with those who claim that Shanghai has no intellectual life and points out the many opportunities there are here for those who seek after knowledge and mental stimulation,
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