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Jointly organized by NTNU\u2019s International Taiwan Studies Center and the Ministry of Education\u2019s Yushan Scholars Project, and co-sponsored by the Higher Education SPROUT Project and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, the international conference \u201cIntersections of Taiwan Philosophy, Literature, and Culture,\u201d was held on October 19th<\/sup> and 20th<\/sup> at National Taiwan Normal University, discussing the intersections of Taiwanese philosophy, literature, and culture, and opening up new horizons and possibilities for Taiwan studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This conference brought together about 60 heavyweight authors and critics from within Taiwan and abroad, including Professor Shih Shu-mei (\u53f2\u66f8\u7f8e) from NTNU and UCLA, Distinguished Professor Chen Ruey-lin (\u9673\u745e\u9e9f) from the Department of Philosophy at National Chung Cheng University, Associate Research Fellow Hung Tzu-wei (\u6d2a\u5b50\u5049) from the Institute of European and American Studies at Academia Sinica, and Research Fellow Ming-yeh Tsai Rawnsley (\u8521\u660e\u71c1) from SOAS, University of London. Scholars from a wide variety of fields joined in exploring Taiwan philosophy and working together to formulate new research methodologies and frameworks for Taiwan studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organizer, the International Taiwan Studies Center, is dedicated to strengthening research on Taiwan and turning it into a key research area in the international academic community by organizing the resources of scholars inside and outside of the country. The aim of this Center is to coordinate with leading universities outside of Taiwan to build a program of Taiwan studies, both theoretical and practical, with a global perspective, and a focus on sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIntersections of Taiwan Philosophy, Literature, and Culture\u201d was themed around the interactions and interrelated development of Taiwan philosophy, literature, and culture. This was not only a rare platform for cross-disciplinary discussions among the humanities in Taiwan, but also an important step in the promotion of Taiwan studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Taiwan studies has already become a field of regional academic study around the world, within Taiwan, it does not exist as an independent, specialized field. The study of philosophy in Taiwan, on the other hand, is well-established in notable institutions, alongside a strong foundation in both Chinese and Western philosophy. But aside from work by researchers Hung Tzu-wei and Chen Ruey-lin, the meta-discussion of whether there exists a distinct philosophical system in Taiwan has yet to take place. Hence, by taking Taiwan philosophy as a starting point, this conference provided an opportunity for scholars and experts to not just discuss, explore, and promote Taiwan studies, but also face the key question of the existence of Taiwan philosophy, and how research can establish a systematic academic framework for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact of the two-day conference was enhanced by not just the first presentation on Indigenous philosophy by scholar Tunkan Tansikian (\u9673\u5f35\u57f9\u502b), but also multifaceted reflections from various fields, including the social and environmental sciences. Drawing on each participant\u2019s academic experience and intellectual background, the keynote speech by Distinguished Professor Chen Ruey-lin and the final round-table discussion between Shih Shu-mei, Chen Ruey-lin, Ming-yeh Tsai Rawnsley, and Hung Tzu-wei illustrated the urgency and importance of establishing the subjectivity of Taiwan philosophy. In their speeches, speakers affirmed the existence of a unique philosophy belonging to Taiwan, and put forward their visions of how, following this important milestone, those who are interested in refining Taiwan\u2019s systems of thought can continue to develop philosophies and theories that are unique to Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Author: Chang Feng-en (\u5f35\u9022\u6069), NTNU Department of Taiwan Culture, Languages and Literature; Editors: Zhang Shi (\u5f35\u9069), Gregory Laslo (\u6a13\u514b\u5df1); Proofreader: Hu Shize (\u80e1\u4e16\u6fa4); Translator: Gregory Laslo (\u6a13\u514b\u5df1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professor Nikky Lin, Executive Director of NTNU\u2019s International Taiwan Studies Center and the Department of Taiwan Culture, Languages and Literature delivers her opening remarks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Yushan Scholar and UCLA Professor Shih Shu-mei (\u53f2\u66f8\u7f8e) speaks at the opening ceremony of the conference.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Professor Chen Ruey-lin (\u9673\u745e\u9e9f) of National Chung Cheng University\u2019s Department of Philosophy delivers the keynote address, \u201cThe Dreaming and Awakening of Taiwan Philosophy and Literature.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Research Fellow Ming-yeh Tsai Rawnsley (\u8521\u660e\u71c1) from SOAS, University of London, Professor Su Shuobin (\u8607\u78a9\u658c) from the NTNU Department of Literature, Associate Professor Liu Zhan-yue (\u5289\u5c55\u5cb3) from the French Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (INALCO), and others delivered presentations and held a discussion during \u201cDialogue of Taiwanese Thinkers.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Participants at the roundtable discussion present their observations on and discuss with the audience the current state and future possibilities of Taiwan studies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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