A logical analysis of the debate on Hao River

The debate between Zhuangzi and Huizi has profound epistemological significance, however, the main body of their debate comprises logical inferences and refutations. Therefore, this paper mainly focuses on the logical aspects of the debate. Some scholars have suggested that Huizi’s argument is self-...

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Auteur principal: Hao, Xudong (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Carfax 2022
Dans: Asian philosophy
Année: 2022, Volume: 32, Numéro: 4, Pages: 439-447
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Zhuangzi 365 avant J.-C.-290 avant J.-C. / Hui, Shi / Logique
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophie de la religion
BM Religions chinoises
KBM Asie
Sujets non-standardisés:B law of identity
B self-contradictory
B clandestine change of argumentative issue
B quibble
B Debate of Haoliang
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Résumé:The debate between Zhuangzi and Huizi has profound epistemological significance, however, the main body of their debate comprises logical inferences and refutations. Therefore, this paper mainly focuses on the logical aspects of the debate. Some scholars have suggested that Huizi’s argument is self-contradictory; however, in fact, based on such evaluations of Huizi’s argument, we can conclude that Zhuangzi’s logic is also self-contradictory. By utilizing modern logical analysis tools, this study reveals what and how the propositions and inferences contained in the language of the debate are articulated accurately and strictly. Moreover, by elaborating on the implicit premises omitted by Zhuangzi and Huizi, the actual logical process of the debate can be restored, and the logical fallacy of clandestine change of argumentative issue are revealed. This study presents clear modern logic analysis of the debate; it can also provide a more reliable logical basis for the discussions of Zhuangzi and Huizi’s related philosophical thoughts.
ISSN:1469-2961
Contient:Enthalten in: Asian philosophy
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/09552367.2022.2108108