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- [International Speaker Series] Prof. Xie Xiaodong (Xiamen University) & Prof. Masayuki Sato (National Taiwan University)
- Greetings! The SKKU Institute of Confucian Philosophy and Culture is pleased to announce the international lecture series. For this event, we are honored to welcome Prof. Xie Xiaodong (謝曉東) of Xiamen University, who will deliver a lecture entitled “On the Theory of Parallel Isomorphism (平行同構說) and Anti-Parallel Isomorphism (反平行同構說) in East Asian Confucianism.” This will be followed by a presentation by Prof. Masayuki Sato (佐藤將之) of National Taiwan University, titled “Ethical Order under the Unification of Tianxia: An Analysis of the Complex Concepts and Intellectual Structure of the Zhongyong.” The lectures will provide a valuable opportunity to explore key concepts and structures of thought in East Asian Confucianism and to consider new interpretive possibilities in Confucian studies.
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- 작성일 2026-06-11
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- Workshop : Selflessness and “No-self”: Borders of the East Asian Philosophy and Beyond
- Dear colleagues, The SKKU Institute of Confucian Philosophy and Culture is pleased to announce an upcoming intensive workshop. This forum will feature a series of presentations from various scholarly fields, exploring the diverse traditions of Eastern philosophy regarding the interpretation of "No-self/Selflessness". We look forward to your interest and active participation. ◎ Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 13:00 – 17:30 ◎ Venue: Room 10408, 600th Anniversary Hall, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) ◎ Hosted by: SKKU Institute of Confucian Philosopjy and Culture The mainstream discourses of East Asian philosophy—Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism—have generally been regarded as distinct intellectual traditions. Yet, when considered from the practical perspective, a striking convergence emerges: Confucian directive of self-overcome (克己), Daoist practices of self-forgetting (忘我), as well as the fasting of the mind (心齋), and the Buddhist doctrine of no-self (無我) all point toward a departure from egocentricity. These traditions thus share a concern for cultivating new forms of cognition and practice. Building upon these discussions, this conference seeks to reexamine the ways in which the overcoming of egocentrism has been developed within the major currents of Eastern philosophy, highlighting both their commonalities and their distinctive approaches. Furthermore, it aims to situate these discourses within contemporary contexts—such as social conflict and the reconstruction of communal ethics—to explore the discursive resources that Eastern philosophical traditions can offer today. In doing so, the conference aspires to move beyond comparative studies of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, creating instead a platform for reflecting on the problem of egocentrism within a universal ethical discourse and for reconstructing its contemporary significance.
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- 작성일 2026-02-13
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- Workshop: Re-envisioning East Asian Philosophy–Psychology Interdisciplinary Research (Dec 6, 2025)
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- (Talk presented in English) Friday, May 9, International Speaker Series " Why Confucianism is not Care Ethics"
- Dear Colleagues, The Confucian Culture Research Institute at Sungkyunkwan University, in collaboration with the Center for Contemporary Studies of East Asian Classics and Critical Confucianism and the BK21 Four Research Group in Confucian, Eastern, and Korean Philosophy, is pleased to host a special lecture by an invited international scholar. We are honored to welcome Professor Ranjoo Herr from the Department of Philosophy at Bentley University (USA) for a lecture titled: “Why Confucianism is Not Care Ethics” to be held on Friday, May 9, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. In this lecture, Professor Herr will critically examine the widely held view that Confucian ethics is essentially a form of care ethics. Since Chenyang Li’s 1994 proposal equating Confucianism with care ethics, this interpretation has gained significant influence, especially among feminist philosophers working within Confucian cultural contexts. Through a close analysis of care ethics and a careful critique of the Confucian care ethics position, Professor Herr argues that Confucian ethics should not be identified with care ethics and that Confucian feminism need not take the form of care ethics. We warmly invite your interest and participation in what promises to be a thought-provoking session. Thank you. (※ Please note: The lecture will be delivered in English, and the Q&A session will be conducted in Korean.)
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- 작성일 2025-05-02
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- Director Kim Doil's Interview with China News on Confucianism in a Contemporary Context (March 21, 2025)
- On March 21, 2025, Kim Doil, Director of the Institute of Confucian Philosophy and Culture, was interviewed by China News (中国新闻网). In the interview, Director Kim emphasized the importance of recognizing the influence of Confucian thought in everyday attitudes and moral values. He argued that understanding these aspects can serve as a foundation for reinterpreting the core values of Confucianism in a way that aligns with contemporary society, thereby advancing the modernization of Confucianism. Furthermore, he noted that while there are clear differences between the Confucian spirit in modern Korea and China, both countries should treat Confucianism—as a shared ideological resource of East Asia—as a subject of joint research. He proposed the establishment of a long-term framework for cooperation and support to facilitate such collaborative efforts. https://m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/chs/zw/10386963.shtml
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