Tag: Philosophy

The Act of Consciousness Called Empathy

Image of a mind map about the act of empathy.

The act of consciousness called “empathy”, based on Husserl’s phenomenology, has three moments: first, recognizing the other Ego; second, opening oneself to the other Ego; and third, feeling with the other. Read More →

Integrating Aesthetic Education in Contemporary Music Education

Photograph of children in a classroom

There’s value in cultivating temperament, enhancing character, promoting social harmony, and moral education. It’s possible to advance contemporary music education, by delving deeply into the modern value of Traditional Confucian aesthetic philosophy, strengthening interdisciplinary research in aesthetic education, and constructing a scientific evaluation system for aesthetic education. Read More →

The pre-Qin Confucian concept of righteousness and profit

Original drawing of Wang Fu's concept of righteousness and interests

To provide a philosophical basis for primary education theory it’s necessary to improve the moral education level of current primary education and promote the inheritance of excellent traditional Chinese culture through the integration of the pre-Qin Confucian view of righteousness and profit and the people-oriented primary education theory. Read More →

The breakthrough of philosophy of mind in the construction of artificial intelligence concepts

Research frame diagram

A philosophical dialogue between artificial intelligence and historical materialism, not only reveals how to understand artificial intelligence from the historical dimension, but also provides valuable philosophical guidance for people in this era full of opportunities and challenges. Read More →

Artistic Characteristics of Contemporary Western Paintings and its Philosophical Basis

Photograph of the painting "Abstraction" by Gerhard Richter

The characteristics of contemporary Western painting art demonstrate the subversion and alienation of tradition, highlighting individual and ethnic characteristics. Exploring the artistic characteristics and philosophical origins of contemporary Western painting as the main direction, and analyzing the impact of modern aesthetics and philosophical thinking on modern art. Read More →

Unraveling the Yungang Grottoes’ Sacred Spatial Composition

Photograph of the Yungang Grottes. The photo shows a Buddhidt statue

A recent study probes into the Yungang Grottoes’ spatial design, particularly the Tanyao Five Caves, revealing the harmonious blend of architecture and spirituality, providing deep insights into cultural and religious importance, and considering human perception within these spaces, highlighting their role in reflecting the Northern Wei Dynasty’s multifaceted culture and the fusion of politics and Buddhism. Read More →

China’s Approach to Aging Societies

Painting of Confucius

As China experiences rapid modernization, it also confronts the challenge of an aging population. China is integrating Confucian principles into its governance to address elderly care, promote social harmony, and enhance the quality of life for senior citizens. Read More →

Strategies for Overseas Chinese Schools in the New Normal

Black and white image with the word "language" wrriten on a blackboard, with the shadow of a mand pointing to the blackboard and five children looking at the board

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted educational institutions across the globe, prompting a reevaluation of teaching methods. Analyzing the strategies adopted by overseas Chinese language schools to sustain cultural and language education, it’s possible to understand the importance of adapting to new realities while upholding the educational and cultural inheritance mandate. Read More →

Dualism and Dialogue in Intercultural Philosophy

Mount Fuji illustration

Nishitani Keiji’s concepts of learning (narau) and reciprocal interpenetration can transform intercultural philosophy. By employing empathy and interconnectedness, the analysis challenges dualistic and relativistic perspectives, fostering a more inclusive and pluralistic approach to global philosophical discourse, ultimately breaking barriers between diverse cultural traditions. Read More →

Turning to processual thinking to unlock a unified metaphysical vision of reality

Water's surface photography.

Imagine a world where dynamic processes, not particles, define reality. Process metaphysics offers a revolutionary perspective, more consistent with natural sciences, explaining complex phenomena like life, mind, and society without reductionism or improbable “deus ex machina” solutions, while still providing a unified view of natural reality. Read More →