"NEW LIXUE" METAPHYSICS: EXAMINATION AND CRITIQUE

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Journal of Chinese PhilosophyVolume 21, Issue 3-4 p. 363-396 “NEW LIXUE” METAPHYSICS: EXAMINATION AND CRITIQUE Chen Lai, Chen Lai Professor Chen Lai entered the Department of Philosophy at Beijing University in 1978 as a graduate student in Chinese Philosophy. In 1981 he received a Master's degree; in 1985 he received a Doctorate in Philosophy. In 1986, he became Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Beijing University and for the next two years, as a Visiting Scholar supported by The Henry Luce Foundation, carried on research at Harvard University. Currently, he is full Professor within the Department and has served as that Department's Vicc-Chairman. Professor Chen has made important contributions to research in Song-Ming Ru (Confucian) thought. His main writings include: Zhu Xi Zhexue Yanjiu (Research in the Philosophy of Zhu Xi) (1988), Zhu Zi Shu Xin Biannian Kaozheng (A Chronological Record of Zhu Xi's Books and Letters: Textual Investigation and Verification) (1989), You Wu Zhi Jing: Wang Yangming Zhexue de Jingshen (Here and Beyond: The Spirit of Wang Yangming's Philosophy) (1991), and Song-Ming Lixue (Song-Ming Lixue) (1992), as well as numerous essays and articles. Professor Chen Lai was a Senior Assistant and “conversation partner” to Professor Feng Youlan from 198S onward. Each week Professor Chen met with Professor Feng for philosophical discussion, when Professor Feng would talk over articles and essays he was engaged in writing at that time. Professor Chen Lai has written several pieces on Feng Youlan which include “Moran er Guan Feng Youlan” (“Silently Comprehending Feng Youlan”) in Dushu 1 (1990), pp. 57–64 and “Feng Youlan de Zhongji Quanhuai” (“Feng Youlan's Ultimate Concern”) in Zhongguo Wenhua (Summer 1991). That which appears here is the piece presented at the International Research Seminar on the Thought of Feng Youlan. It was published with the Chinese title, “‘Xin Lixue’ Xingshangxue zhi Jiantao,” Zhongzhou Xuekan 2 (1991), pp. 61–67. -editorSearch for more papers by this author Chen Lai, Chen Lai Professor Chen Lai entered the Department of Philosophy at Beijing University in 1978 as a graduate student in Chinese Philosophy. In 1981 he received a Master's degree; in 1985 he received a Doctorate in Philosophy. In 1986, he became Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Beijing University and for the next two years, as a Visiting Scholar supported by The Henry Luce Foundation, carried on research at Harvard University. Currently, he is full Professor within the Department and has served as that Department's Vicc-Chairman. Professor Chen has made important contributions to research in Song-Ming Ru (Confucian) thought. His main writings include: Zhu Xi Zhexue Yanjiu (Research in the Philosophy of Zhu Xi) (1988), Zhu Zi Shu Xin Biannian Kaozheng (A Chronological Record of Zhu Xi's Books and Letters: Textual Investigation and Verification) (1989), You Wu Zhi Jing: Wang Yangming Zhexue de Jingshen (Here and Beyond: The Spirit of Wang Yangming's Philosophy) (1991), and Song-Ming Lixue (Song-Ming Lixue) (1992), as well as numerous essays and articles. Professor Chen Lai was a Senior Assistant and “conversation partner” to Professor Feng Youlan from 198S onward. Each week Professor Chen met with Professor Feng for philosophical discussion, when Professor Feng would talk over articles and essays he was engaged in writing at that time. Professor Chen Lai has written several pieces on Feng Youlan which include “Moran er Guan Feng Youlan” (“Silently Comprehending Feng Youlan”) in Dushu 1 (1990), pp. 57–64 and “Feng Youlan de Zhongji Quanhuai” (“Feng Youlan's Ultimate Concern”) in Zhongguo Wenhua (Summer 1991). That which appears here is the piece presented at the International Research Seminar on the Thought of Feng Youlan. It was published with the Chinese title, “‘Xin Lixue’ Xingshangxue zhi Jiantao,” Zhongzhou Xuekan 2 (1991), pp. 61–67. -editorSearch for more papers by this author First published: September 1994 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6253.1994.tb00693.x Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume21, Issue3-4September 1994Pages 363-396 RelatedInformation