All within Philosophical Talk: Ten Great Questions of the Contemporary World / Co-authored by Wang Wei-hsiung and Liu Chuang-fu

Is the World Getting Better? Is Democracy Truly That Good? Why Be a Good Person? How Important is Luck? Is Death Frightening? This book is a true record of ten written exchanges between philosophy professors Wang Wei-hsiung and Liu Chuang-fu. While not intended as a competition or a battle for victory, each author fully engaged, offering both offense and defense to clarify and argue their viewpoints. The major questions discussed in the book, even those that may seem less philosophical at first glance, reveal their philosophical dimensions through the discussion. The dialogue format naturally prompts readers to react with thoughts like, "Why didn't I think of that before?", "So, thinking this way has loopholes," or "How would I refute this if it were me?", indirectly inviting readers to participate in the debate. As the two philosophers delve deeper into these profound questions, readers can witness the diverse perspectives and depth of philosophical thinking, even experiencing a sense of clarity, as if the clouds have parted. ISBN: 978-988-237-272-6 Binding: Paperback Language: Traditional Chinese Pages: 276 Dimensions: 210 x 148 x 21 mm Author Biographies Wang Wei-hsiung received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley, under the supervision of Barry Stroud and Samuel Scheffler. He is currently a Professor of Philosophy at California State University, Chico. His research focuses on epistemology and metaphysics, with secondary interests in the philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, Wittgenstein, and Nietzsche. His papers have been published in international philosophy journals such as The Journal of Philosophy, Philosophical Studies, and Synthese. Liu Chuang-fu earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Heidelberg University in Germany. He is currently a Professor of Philosophy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His specialization lies in the philosophies of Kant and Hegel, with related interests in the philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and philosophy of religion. His publications include Hegels Urteilskritik and A New Interpretation of Hegel. His papers have appeared in journals such as Review of Metaphysics, Kant-Studien, "European and American Studies," and "Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences." Praise My experience reading this book was both stimulating and comfortable. The dialogue between two philosophical minds, challenging each other, and the back-and-forth reasoning led to a continuous deepening of their understanding of the issues, greatly stimulating my own thinking. While reading, I often found myself asking: "In what aspect should I think more about this question? Which of the works mentioned in the book should I read? What are my own views?" At the same time, the authors engaged in dialogue with a spirit of seeking truth rather than victory, honestly and openly contemplating the big questions of life and our times, which made for a very comfortable read, offering intellectual pleasure. —Chen Tsu-wei, Visiting Scholar, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taiwan In today's increasingly complex and perplexing world, it is a rare occasion to see two bright minds in the Chinese philosophical community collaborate once again on a series of profound and intricate "great questions," exploring their depths and nuances. Each chapter of this book is a rich intellectual feast! Given that they are called "great questions," these discussions naturally do not arrive at definitive conclusions. However, through the authors' candid yet sharp reciprocal inquiries into these topics, this book, after reading, will undoubtedly help readers clarify their confusions and provide a reference when facing various related doubts. —Kwan Chi-yau, Retired Professor of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Fake information is pervasive, filling every corner of society. The best defense against this "virus" is to strengthen one's critical thinking abilities. The dialogues between the two philosophy professors in this book are not focused on their subject matter, nor on who is right or wrong. The greatest benefit of reading this book lies in listening to how two scholars with profound philosophical training approach different topics. Readers will greatly benefit from examining their own intellectual blind spots through this process. —Shao Song-hsiung, Professor and Chair of the Ch'en-kuan Chair in Chan Buddhist Studies, Emmanuel College, University of Toronto