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The evolution and formation of indigenous narration in Chinese philosophy

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Independent narration in Chinese philosophy has gone through the process of interpretation, critical differentiation, dialogue, and original thought, and so is a creative activity that surpasses the conjunctive pattern of universality and particularity. In modern Confucian studies, there has always been a tension between philosophical and historical explanations, which suggests a tension between ecumenical and indigenous experiences. Critical differentiation itself only has methodological significance, and is not a goal in itself. China’s development and strength has encouraged China to engage in philosophical dialogue with the West. It is the task and direction of future philosophical creativity to face the contemporary existence, re-construct Confucianism’s relationship with modern life, and respond in a metaphysical and positive manner to the challenges imposed by modernity.

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中国哲学实现独立叙事必须经历从诠释、 判教、 对话到原创的过程, 这是一种超越普遍性与特殊性关联模式的创造性活动。 在当代儒学研究中, 哲学诠释与历史诠释之间始终交织着普世化与本土经验的紧张。 判教本身仅具有方法论意义, 并不是目的。 中国的发展与强大, 是中国与西方进行哲学对话的底气。 面向当下的族群生存, 重建儒家与时代生活的联系, 以形上的方式对现代性挑战做出积极回应, 是未来中国哲学创新的任务与路向。

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Correspondence to Zhiping Yu.

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Translated by Huang Deyuan from Zhexue dongtai 哲学动态 (Philosophical Trends), 2008, (2): 13–18

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Yu, Z. The evolution and formation of indigenous narration in Chinese philosophy. Front. Philos. China 4, 511–523 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11466-009-0033-2

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