Metaphysics and Mind in Chinese Philosophy

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue titled "Metaphysics and Mind in Chinese Philosophy". This research area is of significant importance as it explores the intricate relationships between metaphysical concepts and cognitive processes within the rich tradition of Chinese philosophy. By examining these connections, we aim to deepen our understanding of how philosophical thought in China has shaped and continues to influence contemporary discussions on metaphysics and the mind.

Aim of the Special Issue

The aim of this Special Issue is to compile a collection of at least 10 articles that contribute to the discourse on metaphysics and mind in Chinese philosophy. This subject aligns with the journal's scope, which encompasses interdisciplinary studies that bridge Chinese philosophy, metaphysics, and philosophy of mind. If we achieve the target number of submissions, the Special Issue may also be published in book form, further disseminating these valuable insights.

In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and review papers. Suggested research areas include, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• The influence of metaphysical ideas on ethical theories in Chinese philosophy
• Mind-body relation and its interpretations in Chinese thought
• Comparative studies of metaphysical or philosophy of mind frameworks in Eastern and Western traditions
• The relationship between language and reality in Chinese metaphysics
• The nature of reality and illusion in Chinese philosophical traditions
• The impact of metaphysical beliefs on traditional Chinese medicine and healing practices
• The interplay between metaphysics and epistemology in Chinese philosophical discourse
• The relationship between metaphysics and aesthetics in Chinese art and literature
• The development of metaphysical thought in the context of Chinese historical changes
• The influence of Chinese metaphysical concepts on contemporary philosophy debates

We look forward to your contributions to this exciting exploration of metaphysics and mind in Chinese philosophy.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Jenny Hung
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Philosophies is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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• Chinese philosophy
• metaphysics
• mind
• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Buddhism
• history
• religion
• comparative philosophy