Aristotle＇s Nicomachean Ethics is central to John McDowell＇s classic Mind and World. In Lectures IV and V of that work, McDowell makes three claims concerning Aristotle＇s ethics： first, that Aristotle did not base...Aristotle＇s Nicomachean Ethics is central to John McDowell＇s classic Mind and World. In Lectures IV and V of that work, McDowell makes three claims concerning Aristotle＇s ethics： first, that Aristotle did not base his ethics on an externalist, naturalistic basis （including a theory of human nature）; second, that attempts to read him as an ethical naturalist are a modem anachronism, generated by the supposed need to ground all viable philosophical claims on claims analogous to the natural sciences; and third, that a suitably construed Aristotelian conception of ＂second nature＂ can form the basis of a viable contemporary philosophy of mind, world, and normativity. This paper challenges each of these three claims. Aristotle＇s ethics, we will claim alongside Terence Irwin, Bemard Williams, Philippa Foot, and many premodem commentators, is based in the kind of physics, metaphysics, and metaphysical biology that McDowell says it cannot be. Historically, we will argue that McDowell＇s argument that Aristotle＇s ethical reasoning is ＂autonomous＂ or ＂self-standing＂ is distinctly modem, citing evidence from the leading medieval commentators on the Nicomachean Ethics. The felt need to which McDowell responds, of reading Aristotle＇s ethical or political thought as wholly non-metaphysical, arises from out of the successes of the natural sciences in the modem world, which he agrees discredit the Aristotelian, teleological account of nature. In the final part of the paper, we propose that McDowell＇s account of normativity, rooted in the non-metaphysical ＂second nature＂ he reads into Aristotle, we will contend, is as it stands inescapably relativistic. On a different note, we need also to recognize, as McDowell does not, that this is a new Aristotle, one shaped by our requirements and space of reasons, not the mind and world of the Greek Philosopher himself.展开更多
A mechanism that enables fermions to live outside of but be localized near a brane is proposed based on the field-theoretical framework. Two types of fermion fields are considered: one is localized to the brane throug...A mechanism that enables fermions to live outside of but be localized near a brane is proposed based on the field-theoretical framework. Two types of fermion fields are considered: one is localized to the brane through the Yukawa interaction, and another is localized through the fermion interaction. It is shown that, besides the well-localized zero-mode, there exists a light mode continuum of which oscillating components are delocalized. As a consequence it is possible to assume existence of invisible material particles that live outside the brane on which we reside and beleaguer visible particles. A possible extension to the mind-body problem is discussed.展开更多
This article is going to discuss Chuang Tzu's thoughts on person enslaved by the outside or material w orld from three aspects: presenting this phenomenon,expounding its sources and exploring the solution to this ...This article is going to discuss Chuang Tzu's thoughts on person enslaved by the outside or material w orld from three aspects: presenting this phenomenon,expounding its sources and exploring the solution to this problem. Chuang Tzu pointed out the phenomenon of person's being enslaved by the outside or material world was a common state of his time, yet this great pow er and its influence was ignored by people. About the source of this giant power,Chuang Tzu thought that it was the sage's goodw ill and the Confucianist moral and emotions and know ledge in their work and life that caused the alienation of the human na-ture. Thus there are two ways against the alienation; one is realistic that abandons all wise men and rulers,back to the primitive society,the other is idealistic,w hich is to abandon all wis-dom,care about noting and do nothing.展开更多
May 5 equates to the eighth day of the fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Chinese Buddhists believe this is the birthday of Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is a day marked by Buddhists and non-B...May 5 equates to the eighth day of the fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Chinese Buddhists believe this is the birthday of Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is a day marked by Buddhists and non-Buddhists swarming to temples for big celebrations. Worshippers have展开更多
文摘Aristotle＇s Nicomachean Ethics is central to John McDowell＇s classic Mind and World. In Lectures IV and V of that work, McDowell makes three claims concerning Aristotle＇s ethics： first, that Aristotle did not base his ethics on an externalist, naturalistic basis （including a theory of human nature）; second, that attempts to read him as an ethical naturalist are a modem anachronism, generated by the supposed need to ground all viable philosophical claims on claims analogous to the natural sciences; and third, that a suitably construed Aristotelian conception of ＂second nature＂ can form the basis of a viable contemporary philosophy of mind, world, and normativity. This paper challenges each of these three claims. Aristotle＇s ethics, we will claim alongside Terence Irwin, Bemard Williams, Philippa Foot, and many premodem commentators, is based in the kind of physics, metaphysics, and metaphysical biology that McDowell says it cannot be. Historically, we will argue that McDowell＇s argument that Aristotle＇s ethical reasoning is ＂autonomous＂ or ＂self-standing＂ is distinctly modem, citing evidence from the leading medieval commentators on the Nicomachean Ethics. The felt need to which McDowell responds, of reading Aristotle＇s ethical or political thought as wholly non-metaphysical, arises from out of the successes of the natural sciences in the modem world, which he agrees discredit the Aristotelian, teleological account of nature. In the final part of the paper, we propose that McDowell＇s account of normativity, rooted in the non-metaphysical ＂second nature＂ he reads into Aristotle, we will contend, is as it stands inescapably relativistic. On a different note, we need also to recognize, as McDowell does not, that this is a new Aristotle, one shaped by our requirements and space of reasons, not the mind and world of the Greek Philosopher himself.
文摘A mechanism that enables fermions to live outside of but be localized near a brane is proposed based on the field-theoretical framework. Two types of fermion fields are considered: one is localized to the brane through the Yukawa interaction, and another is localized through the fermion interaction. It is shown that, besides the well-localized zero-mode, there exists a light mode continuum of which oscillating components are delocalized. As a consequence it is possible to assume existence of invisible material particles that live outside the brane on which we reside and beleaguer visible particles. A possible extension to the mind-body problem is discussed.
文摘This article is going to discuss Chuang Tzu's thoughts on person enslaved by the outside or material w orld from three aspects: presenting this phenomenon,expounding its sources and exploring the solution to this problem. Chuang Tzu pointed out the phenomenon of person's being enslaved by the outside or material world was a common state of his time, yet this great pow er and its influence was ignored by people. About the source of this giant power,Chuang Tzu thought that it was the sage's goodw ill and the Confucianist moral and emotions and know ledge in their work and life that caused the alienation of the human na-ture. Thus there are two ways against the alienation; one is realistic that abandons all wise men and rulers,back to the primitive society,the other is idealistic,w hich is to abandon all wis-dom,care about noting and do nothing.
文摘May 5 equates to the eighth day of the fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Chinese Buddhists believe this is the birthday of Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is a day marked by Buddhists and non-Buddhists swarming to temples for big celebrations. Worshippers have
