"Is" and "Truth" - The Cornerstones of Metaphysics

Author: Wang Lu
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: "What is?" - the eternal question of metaphysics. "It is true." - the unchanging pursuit of philosophy. Whether it concerns the natural world or society, God or humans, such thinking and exploration are indispensable, leading to countless intriguing questions: What is the origin of the world? What is a person? What is essence? What is existence? What is truth? Whether in ancient Greece, where philosophy nurtured all disciplines, or in the modern era with disciplines becoming independent fields, from Aristotle to Descartes, Kant, and Heidegger, philosophy masters have repeatedly revisited the same themes. Seeking truth, seeking truth - not only is it the main thread of Western philosophy, but also a concentrated embodiment of reason and wisdom. Studying Western philosophy, understanding "what is" and "truth" is key. The Chinese intellectual and cultural tradition is long-standing. By comparing East and West and innovating through this comparison, understanding "what is" and "truth" undoubtedly presents an excellent perspective.