The "Non-Naturalistic Fallacy" in Lao-Zhuang Daoism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23206249 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jacob Bender (Nanyang Technological University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 265-286 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Philosophy East and West (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-8221 • E-ISSN: 1529-1898 |
| Publisher | Project MUSE (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1353/pew.2021.0019 |
| OpenAlex | W3137812873 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 7 |
This study argues that the Lao-Zhuang Daoist account of nature provides what can be called (anachronistically) the "Non-Naturalistic Fallacy." "Qualities" and "values" are the products of interaction. "Intrinsic value" does not exist. For the Lao-Zhuang Daoist, committing the "Non-Naturalistic Fallacy" predisposes persons to creating extraneous suff ering in human society. In particular, committing the fallacy bifurcates the experience of nature in such a way that it becomes possible to justify "any means necessary" conduct such as war.
Epistemology · Fallacy · Naturalism · Value (mathematics) · Chinese history and philosophy · Computer Science · Philosophy · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2023 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |