1. 瞭解中西形上學的基本概念；
2. 研究範圍與主要課題；
3. 西方主要形上學學說。1. Understand the basic concepts of metaphysics between Chinese and Western countries;
2. Research scope and main topics;
3. The main metaphysical study in the West.
在中西思想發展中，對於宇宙人生普遍原理的整體思辨，以及對於終極真際(ultimate reality)的理性關懷，不僅指示了哲學之為形上學的追求，也標誌了人類心智與精神活動的重大成就。什麼是構成宇宙自然的基本原理？什麼是支配宇宙自然的普遍法則？這原理與法則和人有什麼關係？人在宇宙之中，居於何等地位？什麼是宇宙人生的究極真相？在變遷不已的表面現象背後，是否有永恆不變的原理？對於這些永恆哲學的同時也是形上學的問題，無論中西，古代賢哲都曾提出各種解答。這些答案頗有相似之處；說明人類思想發展到崇高境界的時候，確有能超越特殊歷史和社會背景的精神會通。然而另一方面，這些答案也有相異之處，正好說明中西思想與哲學同途殊歸的發展。本課程主要將介紹 (一) 中西形上學的概念與意義；(二) 研究範圍與主要課題；（三）歷史流變概述；（四）當代形上學主要議題。
In the development of Chinese and Western thoughts, the overall thinking on the universal principles of the universe and life, and the rational concern for ultimate reality not only indicates the pursuit of philosophy as metaphysics, but also marks the major achievements of human mind and spiritual activities. What are the basic principles of the universe and nature? What is the universal law that governs the universe and nature? What is the relationship between this principle and law and human beings? What position do people occupy in the universe? What is the ultimate truth of the universe and life? Behind the ever-changing superficial phenomena, is there a principle that never changes? These eternal philosophies are also metaphysical problems. Whether Chinese and Western, ancient philosophers have put forward various answers. There are similarities in these answers; when human thoughts develop to a lofty realm, there is a spiritual understanding that can transcend special historical and social backgrounds. However, on the other hand, these answers are also different, which just explains the development of Chinese and Western thoughts and philosophy at the same time. This course will mainly introduce (I) the concept and meaning of Chinese and Western metaphysics; (II) the research scope and main topics; (II) the overview of historical changes; (IV) the main topics of contemporary metaphysics.
中文：
俞懿嫻著，〈簡論方程二先生與中國形上學---從西方古典形上學談起〉，《東海大學文學院學報》，第45卷，頁313-346。
張志偉主編，《形而上學讀本》，北京：中國人民大學出版社，2010年。
西文：
Keith Campbell. Metaphysics: An Introduction. Sydney: University of Sydney Press, 1976, pp.7-19.
Taylor, Richard. Metaphysics. Englewood Cliffs, N. J. : Prentice-Hall, INC, 1983.
Chinese:
Yu Yi-Lao, "Simplified Equation II and Chinese Metaphysics--Conversation from Western Classical Metaphysics", "Report from the School of Literature of Donghai University", Volume 45, pages 313-346.
Editor-in-chief Zhang Zhiwei, "Metaphysical Reading", Beijing: China People's University Press, 2010.
Western language:
Keith Campbell. Metaphysics: An Introduction. Sydney: University of Sydney Press, 1976, pp.7-19.
Taylor, Richard. Metaphysics. Englewood Cliffs, N. J. : Prentice-Hall, INC, 1983.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 期中考期中考 Midterm exam |
40 | |
| 期末考期末考 Final exam |
40 | |
| 平常作業平常作業 Normal operation |
20 |
