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The article describes the main special features of ancient Chinese philosophy: anthropocentrism (focus on human problems) and naturalism associated with it (absence of idealistic doctrines), as well as two types of rationality—thinking by analogy (protologic) and thinking by association (numerology). By analyzing these features, the author shows that they are not unique to Chinese thought and to a lesser extent exist in other philosophical traditions. It is concluded that all cultures possess a full range of the possible modes of thought, but that each of them emphasizes different aspects to varying degrees. This enables different cultures to come to mutual understanding and dialogue.