culture and humanity in the new millennium

　　The last millennium saw rapid change, spreading globalization and shifting populations. These have posed moral, ethical and social dilemmas that have challenged the very foundations of our beliefs and radically changed our way of life.In this volume, some of the world^s greatest thinkers in philosophy, music, religion, and the arts, share their insights on the future shape of human civilization. How can old cultural legacies fit new contexts? Can there be a universal set of values alongside unique local characteristics? Are literature and music still relevant in a world where technology is dominant? By discussing these important issues in an interdisciplinary framework, these scholars have provided a possible blueprint for our new society.