The Mojing : origins and development of Mohist logic / by Sun Zhongyuan ; translated by Daniel Sarafinas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sun, Zhongyuan, author.

Contributor:

Sarafinas, Daniel, translator.

Series:

Modern Chinese philosophy ; v. 25.

Modern Chinese philosophy ; volume 25

Standardized Title:

Zhongguo luo ji yan jiu. English

Language:

Chinese

English

Subjects (All):

Mo, Di, active 400 B.C. Mozi.

Mo, Di.

Logic--China.

Logic.

Moism.

Philosophy, Chinese--20th century.

Philosophy, Chinese.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 249 pages).

Other Title:

Origins and development of Mohist logic

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2024]

Summary:

"This book, translated by Daniel Sarafinas, is the first and only English language translation of Sun Zhongyuan's research on Mohist logic. Sun investigates the historical contributions made to the research of logic in China, its modern value, its significance to the world, and how the form of logic developed in China is united with those from the rest of the world, focusing on Mohist (mojia) logic in particular as its core concern. Sun's work represents a high level of academic merit in the field of logic in China, embodying traditional Chinese culture, reflecting the frontiers of Chinese academia, effectively advocating for Chinese academia to engage with the rest of the world, deepening the academic conversation between China and the rest of the world, furthering the world's understanding of Chinese thought, and strengthening its influence and discursive power"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Front Cover

Half Title

Series Informations

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

About the Author

Tables

Introduction

Part 1: History of and Methods for Researching Mohist Logic

1 A Brief History of Logic in Chinese Thought

1 The Existence of Logic in Chinese Thought

2 A History of the Study of Logic in China

3 Stages of Modern Research in Chinese Logic

2 Methodology for Meta-Research and Research in Logic

1 Meta-Research

1.1 What Is Meta-Research?

1.2 The Focal Point of the Theory of Meta-Research

1.3 Difficulties in Meta-Research

2 Methodology for Research in Mohist Logic

2.1 Particularity and Universality

2.2 Similarities and Differences

2.3 Affirming and Negating

2.4 Comparative Research

2.5 Formal Logic and Dialectical Logic

2.6 Seeking Truth from Facts and Concrete Analysis

3 The Universality of Mobian Logic and the Unity of Chinese and Western Logic

4 Significance and Future Prospects of Research in Classical Chinese Logic

Part 2: The Content, Concepts, and Methods of Mohist Logic

5 The Emergence and Function of Mohist Logic

1 Mohist Logic and the Debates amongst the Hundred Schools of Thought

1.1 The Process of Understanding the Law of Non-Contradiction

1.1.1 Mozi's Metaphors for Self-Contradiction

1.1.2 The Mojing's Theoretical Summary of the Law of ­ Non-Contradiction

1.2 The Summary and Application of Reduction to Absurdity

1.2.1 The Mozi Uses the Concept of Paradox in Reduction to Absurdity to Refute False Claims

1.3 The Application and Summation of Analogical Inference by Reduction to Absurdity

1.3.1 Mozi's Application and Summation of Analogical Inference by Reduction to Absurdity

1.3.2 The Mojing's Application and Summation of Analogical Inference by Reduction to Absurdity.

2.3 "When the Standard Is the Same, Observe Its Sameness:" Scientific Abstract Method

2.3.1 Within Differences Observe Sameness

Use Differences to Define Sameness

2.3.2 "When the Standard Is the Same, Observe Its Sameness:" Scientific Abstraction

2.4 "If the Standards Are Different, Observe What Is Appropriate:" Specific Methods of Analysis

2.4.1 Within Sameness Observe Differences: Use Sameness to Define Differences

2.4.2 "If the Standards are Different, Observe What Is Appropriate": Specific Analysis

3 Theory of the Method of Dialectical Thought

3.1 For Those in Power There Are Two Sides with No Partiality: the Comprehensiveness of Observation and Thought

3.2 Cases of Comprehensive Thought

3.2.1 Comprehensively Weighing Benefit and Harm

3.2.2 Comprehensive Analysis of Daring and Not Daring

3.2.3 A Comprehensive Look at What Is Possible and What Is Not

9 The Properties of Mohist Logic

1 Universality

1.1 The Unity of the Particular and Universal

1.2 Comparative Research

2 A Tool for Seeking Truth

10 The Mojing's Scientific Spirit

1 The Principle of Emprical Evidence

1.1 Paradigm of Positive Principles

2 Methodological Thought

2.1 The Practical Origin and Material Presupposition of Self-Conscious Methodology

2.2 Philosophical Meaning

3 Consciousness of Theory

3.1 Promoting Experience to a Theoretical Consciousness of Science

3.2 Valuing Reason, Emphasizing Knowledge

Part 3: Mohist Logic in Context: Comparisons, Modern Developments, and Future Prospects

11 Comparing Chinese, Indian, and Greek Logic

1 Hetu Vidya Three-Form Reasoning (Trairūpya) and Aristotle's Three Part Syllogism

2 The Rules of Trairūpya Three-Form Reasoning and Aristotle's Syllogism

2.1 The First Property: the Quality of Universally Encompassing the Subject.

Notes:

Translation of: Zhongguo luo ji yan jiu.

Translated from the Chinese.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 21, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Sun, Zhongyuan. Zhongguo luo ji yan jiu. English. Mojing.

ISBN:

9789004703575

9004703578

OCLC:

1443933093

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.