This research explores the search for generation and manifestation, focusing on the ontological and epistemological aspects derived from the interaction between contemporary Neo-Confucianism and phenomenology. Manifestation here signifies creation on two levels: one is the creation at the level of the flowing, holistic world, and the other is the creation at the level of objects and the self. In the first section, we distinguish between the early and late philosophical ideas of Heidegger by using the concepts of "Scene Involving the Self" and "wu wo zhi jing: Scene Not Involving the Self" from traditional Chinese aesthetics. Simply put, 'Scene Involving the Self' refers to 'Dasein's 'being in the world,' while 'Scene Not Involving the Self' refers to the later Heidegger's 'Lichtung' and Rom Baha's structural existentialism's 'Ekstase'. Furthermore, Rom Baha's emphasis on 'co-creation' and 'spirit' in structural phenomenology, connected with contemporary Neo-Confucian moral metaphysics and the cosmic life sentiment, constitutes the first layer of cosmic-level creation. The second section delves into the relationship between objects and the self, drawing a boundary between Kant's phenomena and noumena and the conceptual analysis among contemporary Neo-Confucianists. Using Xiang 'image' as a key to manifestation, it transforms Kantian epistemological objectification into the existential manifestation of Xiong Shili and Mou Zongsan, representing the second layer of world creation.

Authors:
Xingdu Wang, Lancaster University, United Kingdom

About the Presenter(s)
Mr Xingdu Wang is a University Doctoral Student at Lancaster University in United Kingdom

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