Jin Yuelin's Ontology: Perspectives on the Problem of Induction (Modern Chinese Philosophy, 6)

This is both a work-immanent analysis of Lun dao , and an introduction to Jin's thought. It begins with the problem of induction, which is the study's central theme, and proceeds to outline Jin's ontological response. In addition, it also considers his epistemological response to the problem. Contents Introduction Chapter One Jin’s Use of Language 1.1 Philosophical Style 1.2 Jin’s “Play of Concepts” 1.3 The Emotional Attachment to Words 1.3.1 The case of “neng” 能 Chapter Two Point of Departure 2.1 Hume’s Challenge: The Problem of Induction Chapter Three Ontology 3.1 Relative Framework: Dao-differentiated (dao fen 道分) 3.1.1 Dao-differentiated: form-potentiality (shib-neng 式能) 3.1.2 Basic modes and conditions in the realization of possibilities 3.2 The Static Conditions: Regularity (li 理) and the Situation in Process (shi 势) 3.2.1 The concretization and individualization of realization 3.2.2 Particularization of realization and temporal-spatial placement 3.2.3 Universal and particular qualities of individuals 3.2.4 Regularity and the a rational a priori world 3.3 The Dynamic Conditions: Pre-ordination (shu 數) and Occasion ( ji 幾) 3.3.1 The changes and movements of individuals in the flow of time 3.3.2 The evolutionary development of individuals and their classes 3.4 The Absolute Framework: Dao-one (daoyi 道一) 3.4.1 The ultimatelessness of non-being (wuji 無極) 3.4.2 Changes and movements of individuals in the process of realization 3.4.3 The supreme ultimate (taiji 太極) 3.4.4 Dao-one: “the ultimatelessness of non-being yet the supreme ultimate” (wuji er taiji 無極而太極) Chapter Four Points of Arrival 4.1 The Epistemological Answer as Reflected in li 理 and shia 事 4.2 The Ontological Answer as Reflected in li 理 and shi 勢 Chapter Five Conclusion Appendix One Abbreviations of Book Titles Appendix Two Translation of the Propositions of the Chapters in Lun dao Lun dao Chapter 1: Dao, Form—Potentiality Lun dao Chapter 2: The Realization of Possibilities Lun dao Chapter 3: The Individualization of Realization Lun dao Chapter 4: The Relations of Universals Lun dao Chapter 5: Space-time and the Particular Lun dao Chapter 6: The Changes and Movements of Individuals Lun dao Chapter 7: Occasion and Pre-ordination Lun dao Chapter 8: The Ultimatelessness of Non-being yet the Supreme Ultimate Glossary Bibliography Tables Index "Jin Yuelin (1895-1984) was a leading philosopher in Republican-era China, yet he remains virtually unknown in the West. His major publications include a textbook on logic (Luoji), an epistemology (Zhishilun) and an ontology (Lun dao). Like many other Chinese intellectuals of his time, he was greatly influenced by Western ideas and terms. Most importantly, he considered the problem of induction, which was central to his thought, from the perspectives of epistemology and ontology. In his response to this problem, Jin employed terms drawn from Chinese tradition, as well as neologisms, thus creating a unique philosophy of process. This work focuses on Jin's ontological response to the problem of induction, and also provides a summary of his epistemological response."--Publisher's website By Yvonne Schulz Zinda. Revision Of The Author's Thesis (doctoral)--hamburg, 2001. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [225]-230) And Index.