Perception, Reasoning, and Self-awareness

★ A recent masterpiece of reflection by philosopher Chen Jiaying. A master of phenomenology and the philosophy of language, Chen excels at analyzing philosophical questions by examining small words, ultimately reaching a naive conclusion: the ancient Socratic question, "How should man live?" This book addresses this philosophical question, embracing the contemporary era, through the lens of perception and understanding.
In the age of AI, how do we think about humanity's place in the world and its relationship to the world? In today's age of unstoppable science, where artificial intelligence has surpassed humans in many ways, how should we view humanity's place in the world and the meaning of human existence? As a philosopher who has long focused on the relationship between science and philosophy, Professor Chen offers us a different perspective in this book: starting with our senses, understanding the world through understanding ourselves, and ourselves through understanding the world.

How to understand yourself? "How should I live?" This book is a wake-up call for today's generation, which has paths but no direction. In today's society, everything is clearly priced; today's generation has been exposed to competition from a young age. Our lives have become more diverse, but we have lost our direction. In this era of seemingly endless paths but no direction, this book is a wake-up call, allowing us to more clearly understand ourselves and clarify the path we should take.

How to better live in this world? This book explores questions we all face. Whether studying phenomenology, philosophy of language, philosophy of science, or ethics, the question of "how should we live" remains at the core of Professor Chen's thinking. What distinguishes humans from animals? What is so valuable about being human? In today's age of intellectual decline, how should we better live in this world? This book may provide the answers you're looking for.

★ Aimed at both professional readers and the general public, this book shares the thoughts of a philosopher who continues to delve into cutting-edge research. Based on Professor Chen's lecture series "Perception and Reasoning" delivered this spring, this book not only addresses topics that Professor Chen has been pondering, but also explores the development of science, particularly cognitive science. While retaining the lecture style and Q&A sessions, it discusses abstract philosophical issues in accessible language.
"Perception," "reasoning," and "self-cognition" are themes that have long occupied the mind and research of renowned philosopher Chen Jiaying. Adhering to his characteristically eloquent approach, in this book he begins with a subtle conceptual analysis, examining the rationale behind these philosophical terms. He then dismantles the conceptual walls, connecting them and allowing us to see the connections between them and our own lives. Whether discussing perception, reasoning, or self-cognition, he always connects them to our individual lives, to the entire era, and to the generations humanity has experienced.
In today's era of the end of rationality, facing the trend of technology and digitalization, how do we understand our place in the world and how do we understand our own place among people? This book provides an in-depth and innovative perspective, allowing us to feel the world again and be more powerful to deal with current problems.
This is not a difficult philosophical essay, nor a research work, but a philosopher who has always been concerned about how people live in the world, sharing his years of thinking with us in an easy-to-understand way.

2022-01-01

北京日报出版社

Ideal Country

312

9787547741139