關文讀後——兼談哲學問題與哲學思考的本質

A Philosophical Response to Kwan

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Author(s)

  • Yeuk Yu Lawrence YUNG

Detail(s)

Original languageChinese
Pages (from-to)61-64
Journal / Publication中外醫學哲學
Volume14
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2016

Abstract

This article reviews Kwan Kai Man's discussion on whether alleged cases of near death experience can give support to the existence of soul. Kwan's discussion strikes a balance between scientific explanations of near death experience and traditional religious views on the soul. The existence of soul has been a philosophical problem in ancient Greek philosophy. However, Socrates's attempt to prove the existence of soul in the Phaedo clearly shows that a purely philosophical approach is inadequate. The existence of soul is a cross-disciplinary problem and it calls for cross-disciplinary investigation. Kwan's discussion is a good example of how philosophical thinking and methodology can contribute to this cross-disciplinary investigation into the existence of soul.

Research Area(s)

  • Bioethics, Philosophical concepts, Near Death Experience

Citation Format(s)

關文讀後——兼談哲學問題與哲學思考的本質. / YUNG, Yeuk Yu Lawrence.
In: 中外醫學哲學, Vol. 14, No. 2, 12.2016, p. 61-64.

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