A Study on Man in Confuiu's Thought
Resource
國立臺灣大學哲學論評, 10, 211-240
Journal
國立臺灣大學哲學論評
Journal Issue
10
Pages
211-240
Date Issued
1987-01
Date
1987-01
Author(s)
Lin, Y.J.
Abstract
What is man? This is a perennial question in philosophy. The author has been interested in Confucius’ view concerning this question. The present paper is an attempt to explicate Confucius theory of man. It is divided into six sections: (1)human intellect (2)human nature (3)human mind (4)human person (5)historical personalities (6)human virtues. Confucius approach to the problem of man is philosophical, rather than scientific or religious. His basic view is that there is no fixed, unchanging essence of man, and that man’s essence is formed by his activities and deeds. In one word, man is what the does.
Type
journal article