Feeling Is Not the Result of Stimulus but a Process of Dynamic Sustenesis

The piece explores how our experiences of sunlight—and feelings in general—are shaped by various factors like physical condition, memories, and social roles. It emphasizes that feeling isn’t merely a reaction to stimuli but results from the interaction of different internal processes, ultimately highlighting human existence as a continuous adjustment rather than a state of equilibrium.

Kant’s Antinomies Did Not Abolish Either-Or Thinking

The world has a beginning in time and is limited in space, while the opposite holds true for space. This highlights the interplay between temporal and spatial aspects. Additionally, freedom as a kind of causality must exist alongside natural causality, challenging the notion that everything occurs solely according to natural laws.

当神学哲学遇到维成论

Exploring the hard problem of consciousness through the lens of Sustenesis Theory, challenging traditional philosophical frameworks that impose a knowing subject perspective.

Theology’s Philosophy, Not Philosophy’s Theology

The term “theological philosopher” can mislead, as figures like Augustine and Aquinas are primarily theologians using philosophical tools rather than autonomous philosophers. Their work aims to clarify and defend Christian doctrines within faith, constraining philosophical autonomy while enriching theological understanding. Thus, they embody the fusion of theology and philosophy without compromising core beliefs.

Language Is Not Ontology

This essay critiques Wittgenstein’s philosophy of language, arguing he gave language an undue ontological status. From a Sustenesis Theory perspective, language is a tool within a larger system, preserving differences and guiding actions, while being anchored by real-world experiences. Philosophy should extend beyond language to engage with reality itself.