Gabriella Stanchina's 'The Art of Becoming Infinite' explores the philosophies of Mou Zongsan, a key figure in twentieth-century Chinese thought. The book contrasts Mou's 'vertical' model of self, rooted in Confucian and Daoist traditions, with Western 'horizontal' paradigms that separate subject and object for cognitive purposes. Highlighting moral self-cultivation, the work discusses how this model allows finite beings to connect with the infinite. By engaging with contemporary fields like neuroscience and discussing Western thinkers, Stanchina offers a fresh perspective on self-identity through a cross-cultural lens.
Mou Zongsan proposes a 'vertical' view of self that emphasizes moral self-cultivation, contrasting it with the cognitive focus of Western paradigms.
This book contextualizes Mou's philosophy within contemporary neuroscience and cognitive science discussions, enabling readers to explore selfhood beyond traditional epistemological boundaries.
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