The spread and impact of Cartesian philosophy in China: historical and comparative perspectives |
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Authors: | John Zijiang Ding |
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Institution: | Department of Philosophy, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, USA |
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Abstract: | Cartesian philosophy has had a profound influence on modern Chinese intellectuals since the mid 19th century. After the May Fourth Movement, there have been many Chinese scholars who worked immensely on Cartesian philosophy and conducted fruitful research including translations, biographies, monographs, and a large number of papers. The examination of mind/body has been one of the most important philosophic issues and also a fundamental truth-searching of the various great thinkers, from Confucius and Socrates to many later Eastern and Western philosophers. There are certain similarities and distinctions between Confucian ‘mind/body’ and Cartesian ‘mind/body’. As a super country with the highest population in the world, the studies of Cartesian philosophy in China have been very inadequate; it should be more prosperous and successful. |
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Keywords: | The Father of Modern Philosophy Cartesian philosophy the May Fourth Movement Confucian mind/body mind/body dualism deductive rationalism innate consciousness idealistic subjectivity dualistic rationalism accommodationist approach Matteo Ricci the Jesuit College of La Fleche |
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