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Yi, Guo, Cheng, Chung-Ying, Lätzer-Lasar, Asuman, Moeller, Hans-Georg, Gare, Arran, Josifovic, Sasa, Cobben, Paul, Zöller, Günter, Krijnen, Christian, Borsche, Tilman, Weber, Ralph and Stichler, Richard N. (2013). Metaphysical Foundations of Knowledge and Ethics in Chinese and European Philosophy. Paderborn: Wilhelm Fink. ISBN 978-3-7705-5537-6

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Abstract

In the history of Chinese and European philosophy, metaphysics has played an outstanding role: it is a theoretical framework which provides the basis for a philosophical understanding of the world and the self. A theory of the self is well integrated in a metaphysical understanding of the totality of nature as a dynamic process of continuous changes. According to this view, the purpose of existence can be conceived of as the development and realization of the full potential given to the individual by its nature. In regard to human nature specifically, this idea of self-realization includes the development of all cognitive faculties as well as of the moral character. Metaphysics has, however, suffered a loss of importance in current debates, especially in ethics. As a result, we observe the emergence of such philosophical views as moral skepticism and even nihilism. The consequence of this tendency has been the renunciation of a claim to understanding and to providing a solid ground for ethics. Yet an intercultural dialogue can provide us with some hope as the consolidation of debates on crucial topics of our traditions might indeed serve as the basis for a more powerful philosophy in the future.

Item Type:	Book
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Yi, Guo UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Cheng, Chung-Ying UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Lätzer-Lasar, Asuman UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Moeller, Hans-Georg UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Gare, Arran UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Josifovic, Sasa UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Cobben, Paul UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Zöller, Günter UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Krijnen, Christian UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Borsche, Tilman UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Weber, Ralph UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Stichler, Richard N. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
Editors:	Editors Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Yi, Guo UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Josifovic, Sasa UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Lätzer-Lasar, Asuman UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
Contributors:	Contribution Name Email Redactor Greub, Thierry UNSPECIFIED Redactor Lätzer-Lasar, Asuman UNSPECIFIED
Corporate Creators:	Internationales Kolleg Morphomata
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-66269
Series Name at the University of Cologne:	Morphomata
Volume:	8
Date:	2013
Publisher:	Wilhelm Fink
Place of Publication:	Paderborn
ISBN:	978-3-7705-5537-6
Language:	English
Faculty:	Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Divisions:	Weitere Institute, Arbeits- und Forschungsgruppen > Internationales Kolleg Morphomata
Subjects:	Generalities, Science Philosophy
Related URLs:	Organisation Publisher
Projects:	http://www.morphomata.uni-koeln.de/veranstaltungen/vergangene-veranstaltungen/metaphysical-foundations-of-knowledge-and-ethics-in-chinese-and-european-philosophy/
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/6626