Chinese Philosophy Research Articles

A animação chinesa, sua evolução e antecedentes culturais

Abstract: Philosophy is a system that analyzes the most basic beliefs, concepts and calmness of temper and judgement befitting a philosopher. Chinese animated features have made great inroads in worldwide markets in recent years, despite the fact that China’s animation sector is just a teenager compared to its decades-old counterpart in Japan’s philosophy. While some animation studios are creating content specifically for international audiences, the Chinese animation industry is primarily concerned with the domestic market because it believes that high-quality Chinese animation has the potential to travel. Artists, philosophers and those in the creative industries, directly tied to this, have an incentive and challenge to discover those stories that can succeed in Chinese and international markets. Therefore, this article analyzes and contrasts the characteristics of Chinese film animation philosophies. The social and cultural context, market economic development and technological advancement that have shaped the philosophical design of Chinese animation are examined. The philosophical approaches that are assessed in this study are Donghua and Manhua, and Daoist philosophy that exemplified from Zhuangzi.

Paysages culturels chinois: de l’idéal de l’équilibre entre l’homme et la nature aux formes écologiques de la vie

Abstract: Thus far, human development has been achieved at the cost of the destruction of cultural landscapes. With advent of industrial civilization, people have gained happiness and conveniences, but also confronted various cultural landscape predicaments. Environmental philosophy, a contemporary philosophy that regards the relationship between humans and nature as a fundamental issue, has focused on the protection of cultural landscapes. An analysis of ancient Chinese environmental philosophy demonstrates that ancient thinkers cared about everything in heaven and earth, and explored issues, such as a harmonious development between humans and nature, offering a novel approach to the preservation of Chinese cultural landscapes. Using Taoist environmental philosophy as an exemplar, this article provides a preliminary analysis of the definition of cultural landscapes, development of environmental philosophy and Taoist environmental philosophy. Building upon this foundation, it explores the role of environmental philosophies, such as “unity of heaven and man” in construction of ecological civilization, providing fresh perspectives for cultural landscape conservation.

АКСИОЛОГИЯ ДИАЛОГА КУЛЬТУР:«КИТАЙСКАЯ» РЕЦЕПЦИЯ ТВОРЧЕСТВА Ф. М. ДОСТОЕВСКОГО В XX- XXI В.В

The article analyses the reception of Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky’s creation in the works of Chinese researchers. The main attention is paid to the historical context in which Dostoevsky’s works were translated. The analysis of the cultural factors, in the horizon of which the translation was carried out, allows us to conclude that the interaction with Dostoevsky’s works became the basis for the formation of a value approach in Chinese intellectual culture. The reception of the key themes and peculiarities of Dostoevsky’s style, which resonated with Chinese scholars and writers, including Lu Xun, Yu Hua, Liu Lin, Yu Dafu and Liu Cixin, is considered as the foundations of Chinese axiological philosophy, formed in dialogue with Russian culture and Russian linguistic consciousness, functionally developed with a reliance on “participatory (axiological)” thinking. The peculiarities of Dostoevsky’s work reception in modern China are noted: high appreciation of artistic talent, ability to create vivid and memorable images, mastery in the use of language, attention to complex philosophical issues relevant in the circumstances of modern history.

Analizando la Vacuidad y Sustancia Literaria: Una Perspectiva Informada por la Filosofía Neoconfuciana de Tang Junyi

Abstract: The objective of this study is to thoroughly analyze and interpret Tang Junyi’s ideas about emptiness and substance in literature and art in a systematic manner. To achieve a comprehensive understanding of Tang Junyi’s viewpoints, we initially employed the “close reading method” to carefully examine all of his works. Additionally, we utilized the “conceptual analysis method” to focus on identifying and explaining key concepts in his literary ideas. At the same time, we compared Tang Junyi’s ideas with other scholars’ research findings, using the “literature comparison method”. After conducting a thorough examination, the author concludes that Tang Junyi’s perspective on emptiness and substance in literature and art is not an independent intellectual construct, but rather a unique viewpoint formed within the backdrop of traditional Chinese culture and philosophy. This concept is central to his literary theory and serves as a prominent element within his philosophical framework. By exploring the realm of “emptiness and substance” within Tang Junyi’s literary ideas, we can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for his impact on literature and philosophy. This exploration also presents fresh perspectives and conceptual structures for the examination of Chinese literary theory and culture.

Chinese and Western sports philosophy and their differences

Chinese and Western sports philosophy and their differences

A Comparative Introduction to Chinese, Western, and Indian Philosophies by Xianglong Zhang (review)

A Comparative Introduction to Chinese, Western, and Indian Philosophies by Xianglong Zhang (review)

ҚАЗАҚ ФӘЛСАФАСЫНДАҒЫ КЕҢІСТІК ПЕН УАҚЫТ ФИЛОСОФИЯСЫН БАСҚА ХАЛЫҚТАРДЫҢ ФИЛОСОФИЯЛЫҚ ДӘСТҮРЛЕРІМЕН САЛЫСТЫРМАЛЫ ТАЛДАУ

The philosophy of space and time represents an important direction in philosophical research, enriching the understanding of the nature of time and space in the context of the cultural, historical, and philosophical traditions of various peoples. This article conducts a comparative analysis of the philosophy of space and time in the Kazakh philosophical tradition with the philosophical traditions of other nations, such as Chinese and Greek. The article emphasizes the relevance of studying this topic in the modern world, where rapid technological progress, climate change, globalization, and cultural diversity present us with new challenges and changes. The philosophy of space and time contributes to a deep understanding of the impact of these changes on our perception of the world. The analysis of the philosophical views of Kazakh philosophy, based on nomadic culture, Islam, and historical factors, reveals the unique features of this philosophical tradition. A comparison with Chinese and Greek philosophy highlights similarities and differences in the understanding of time and space, enriching the philosophical dialogue between cultures. Furthermore, the analysis of the influence of cultural and historical factors on the formation of the philosophy of space and time in Kazakhstan underscores the importance of these factors in shaping philosophical traditions. Thus, this article calls for the continued study of the philosophy of space and time in the modern world to better understand the challenges and changes we face and to develop deeper and more balanced approaches to addressing them.

El trasfondo ideológico de la antigua cultura indumentaria China

Abstract: China has been known as a country of clothing since ancient times, and its clothing culture is dazzling. Any nation’s art and culture have their specific philosophical thought background. Behind the Chinese costume culture, it also contains the ancient Chinese people’s ideological connotation. Ancient Chinese society spanned five thousand years, the social trend of thought was constantly changing, and the clothing system was also constantly updated. Through the study of the ideological history background of ancient Chinese clothing culture, we can broaden the research angle of ancient Chinese philosophy and more comprehensively understand the traditional clothing culture.

Re-Contextualizing Leadership Theories Through a Quantum Perspective on Dao/Yijing

This investigation explores the application of Dao and Yijing, pillars of Chinese philosophy, to developing a nuanced leadership theory. The paper suggests that quantum systems' holistic and interconnected nature offers valuable leadership lessons in complex modern contexts. It promotes agile and deeply aware leadership, capable of navigating contemporary organizational landscapes' uncertain and multifaceted nature. Leaders are encouraged to respond to uncertainty with informed decisions based on a profound internal awareness. Building on this, the paper advances a quantum-inspired leadership model anchored in adaptability and conscious decision-making principles. It interweaves the wisdom of Dao/Yijing and the insights of quantum mechanics, promoting a leadership style responsive to the inherently probabilistic fabric of reality. The proposed paradigm emphasizes the importance of perceptive observation and a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between organizational dynamics and broader environmental contexts.

Comment on “The Enlightenment of Chinese Philosophy to the Construction of Contemporary Ecological Civilization”

Comment on “The Enlightenment of Chinese Philosophy to the Construction of Contemporary Ecological Civilization”

The Role of Chinese Philosophy in the Education System of China

The Role of Chinese Philosophy in the Education System of China

ФИЛОСОФСКИЕ АСПЕКТЫ МУЗЫКИ ЧЖАО СЯОШЭНА

The purpose of the article is to identify the musical innovations of the Chinese composer of the 20th century Zhao Xiaosheng, his contribution to the development of modern music, to trace the process of mutual influence of Chinese and Western cultures. The article provides an overview of Zhao Xiaosheng's creative path, and an analysis of his original composition system based on the integration of ancient Chinese philosophy and modern musical practice. The main attention is paid to the analysis of the correspondence between the eight parts of his piano composition "Taiji" and the eight trigrams of the ancient Chinese system "Ba Gua", which makes it possible to explicate the principles of the philosophy of Taiji through their embodiment in the music of Zhao Xiaoshen. This study offers readers a new perspective on the relationship between modern musical creativity and ancient Chinese philosophy.

Comment on “Embodiment and inspiration of Chinese philosophy of life in traditional music education”

Comment on “Embodiment and inspiration of Chinese philosophy of life in traditional music education”

The Nude, Essence and Desire: Revisiting Chinese and Western Views of the Nude with François Jullien and Giorgio Agamben

François Jullien believes that the pillar of Western nude art is the philosophical concepts of essence and ideal, while the benti (the Chinese counterpart of ontology) view of Chinese philosophy emphasizes change and process; therefore, it is impossible for Chinese painting to see the nude as essence. Jullien excludes works such as Chungong paintings (Chinese Spring Palace paintings) from the category of nude art because he holds that they depict nakedness, namely the process from “being dressed” to “being naked,” rather than the nude, the natural state of being naked. However, Giorgio Agamben draws on the Christian view of the nude to point out that the nude is always relative to revelation–what exists only is the state of nakedness, while the nude never exists. Nakedness is attached to “undressing,” which is endless because desire is endless. Noticeably, Agamben introduces the dimension of desire into the discussion of nude art, which has successfully created a comparative ground for Chinese and Western nude art. The sexual relationships depicted in Chungong paintings embody the Chinese view of the body and the universe, sharing a similar view in the theme of desire as in Western paintings. Thus, with the inclusion of desire, works such as Chungong paintings shall also be considered in transcultural reflections on artistic traditions between East and West.

Abstract or Concrete Utopia? Concerning the Ideal Society in Chinese Philosophy and Culture

In seeking an appropriate approach to the ideal society in Chinese thought, the present study comprises two main parts. The first part deals with a debate in Chinese philosophy concerning the possibility of an inner or immanent transcendence as a way of defining Chinese culture. As this debate unfolded, it became clear that Chinese philosophers—especially on the mainland—do not regard the transcendent–immanent distinction as applicable to Chinese culture and philosophy. In short, this culture and its philosophy simply has no need for transcendence. Instead, other terms are needed, especially those drawn from a tradition that “secularised” them many millennia ago: moral cultivation, regeneration, home, and intimacy. In this light, the second part of the study deals with two approaches to the ideal society: the Confucian “Great Harmony [大同 datong]” and the short story “Peach Blossom Spring [桃花源 taohuayuan]”. These terms are mediated by a treatment of the “Three Worlds Theory [三世说 sanshishuo]”, developed most fully by He Xiu (129–82 CE). The outcome of this investigation is that the ideal society is very much part of this world. It can be known only through direct observation, empirical investigation, and it is achievable only by detailed planning. It is nothing less than home.

퇴계 감정이해방식과 적용에 관한 연구 - 퇴계 리발기수 개념의 창조적 변용과 확장 -

Toegye is a thorough theorist on the basis of Neo-Confucianism, but he can be seen as a representative thinker who brought the philosophical characteristics mainly appearing in the history of Chinese philosophy, the cosmological characteristics centered on the concept of selfishness, to the theory of human nature and emotions, the realm of human nature and emotion. Toegye deepened this further, and made an unprecedented argument in the history of intellectuals, namely, Gobong and the four main emotions, regarding the understanding of the emotions called the four main emotions expressed in the pure nature and the emotions called the seven emotions expressed in the nature that was enshrined in the spirit and revealed through learning ten diagrams to become a saint ｢聖學十圖｣ and the Four Seven Debate that emotions must also be rational in the theory of nature, which is the core of Neo-Confucianism.
 In this paper, along with a conceptual analysis of Toegye's way of understanding emotions, we try to make creative transformation and expansion by applying it to the main concepts shown in the a Variorum of the Four Books(四書集註), which can be said to be the representative scriptures of Confucianism. There are often questionable passages among the contents that are generally introduced while reading librarians, but there are times when I wonder if it is not possible to present different judgments and thoughts due to the professional authority and weight. In fact, to mention it by leaps and bounds, violence against knowledge power is also implied in its source.
 However, Toegye's method of understanding emotions is of great significance in that it analyzes and corrects the method of understanding our daily thinking structure, rather than simply dealing with it as a subject of the Four-Seven Debate argument. Therefore, in this paper, by examining some of the major concepts of the librarian with Toegye's way of understanding emotions, that is, with Toegye's logical structure of thought, we can transform our thinking structure in dealing with things and situations into a thinking structure toward the truth, a true philosophy (Philo + Sophia) to try to convert to thinking.

Research on the New Era Aesthetic Transformation of Traditional Chinese Arts and Crafts: The Cases Focusing on Glass Art

Traditional craftsmanship maps out the Chinese philosophy of creation, but it has suffered during the rapid transformation of the aesthetic of industrialised, urbanised modernity. Glass art has a long history in China, but for a long time it has not been able to integrate deeply with science, but has existed as an imitation or substitute for nearby materials, so the several changes in glass art are closely linked to the entry of Western art into the Chinese art world, which is why it is defined as 'imported'. After the initial imitation of Western glass art, modern China has come to recognise the importance of its own cultural identity, which is at the heart of Eastern art's standing on the world stage and its dialogue with the world.

고대 중국인들의 물아(物我)에 대한 인식 구조

This paper focuses on exploring the relationship between the human body, mind, and the universe as seen in “Huai nan zi”, and identifying its integrated points. Through this, it seeks to gain insights into the essence of ancient Chinese philosophy and culture while finding clues to solve various problems that humanity faces today. In the first chapter, it delves into the interconnectivity of humans, the Tao, and the universe. Through the sentences in “Huai nan zi”, it examines the nature and principles of the universe that ancient Chinese people had explored. Clearly recorded within are the characteristics of time, space, and the relative properties of all things, such as Yin and Yang. These people would have awakened to the world with the intuition that they themselves are microcosms, parts and wholes of the Tao. In the second chapter, the theme of the recognition of light and the regression to the interior is dealt with. It discusses that in the process of irradiating the human body with light to return to a state of complete purification, or true brightness, countless repetitions overcome all kinds of physical discomforts, which then extend to the realm of the inner mind. In the third chapter, it discusses the world sensitivity of a sage, based on the ontological insights of the self and the material. In the “Yuan dao xun” section of “Huai nan zi”, it is emphasized that the satisfaction that humans actually have does not lie in the external material enjoyment, but rather, one can feel the tranquility of the mind again when one focuses on the inner peace. It argues that through this, one can experience the value and beauty of life and reach the boundary of a higher dimension.

On the Intellectual Origins of Tang Dynasty Taoism Philosophy

The Tang Dynasty was a period of cultural flourishing in ancient China and an important stage in developing Taoism philosophy. This paper aims to explore the intellectual origins of Tang Dynasty Taoism philosophy, analyse its formation and development background, and examine its influence on contemporary thought. Tang Dynasty Taoism philosophy drew from the essence of various schools of thought in pre-Qin China, integrating Laozi's Taoism ideas, Zhuangzi's concept of nature, and the Taoism notions of self-cultivation. Influenced by the social context of the Tang Dynasty, Taoism philosophy flourished. The changing social and political environment, cultural exchanges, intellectual integration, and the relationship between Tang Dynasty literati and Taoism philosophy profoundly impacted the formation and development of Tang Dynasty Taoism philosophy. Emphasising the harmony between the universe and humanity, Tang Dynasty Taoism philosophy focused on moral cultivation, the pursuit of personal enlightenment, and social care and governance. It exerted a far-reaching influence on later generations and continues to hold significant value in contemporary thought. In-depth research into the intellectual origins and connotations of Tang Dynasty Taoism philosophy is of great significance for enriching and expanding the development of Chinese philosophy and providing wisdom and guidance for contemporary society.

Teori Evolusi Charles Darwin Perspektif Al-Qur’an

<p>This paper will analyze the theory of human evolution that developed in the West and the theory of human evolution explained in the Qur'an with an interpretive approach. The method used in this writing is to use qualitative methods sourced from sharing books related to the above problems. The approach to the method of interpretation of the Qur'an uses thematic methods, because this method can examine contemporary problems. The theory of evolution began to be studied and debated in the 6th century BC, Diwali by the Greek philosophers Anaximander, Empedocles, Lucretius, the same opinion was also expressed by the Arab biologist Al Jahiz, the Persian philosopher Ibn Miskawaih, the Ikhwan As-Shafa, and the Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi. Furthermore, the theory of evolution was published by an English scientist named Charles Darwin, the results of his research on evolution, especially human evolution, explained that the theory of evolution was not created by God but stood alone. This opinion caused debate among scientists and religionists, especially Islam, rejected because it contradicted the Qur'an.</p>