The aim of this research study is to explore the concept of
love in philosophy from both western and eastern cultures by examining the
differences and similarities between Plato's and Mozi's (Mo-tzu, Mo ti)
philosophy. To fully comprehend the concept of love in western philosophy, it
is necessary to read Plato's works. Similarly, understanding the concept in
eastern philosophy requires reading Mozi's teachings, particularly his famous
notion of "Universal love" which is distinct from Confucius’ teaching
of ren and li Mozi, also known as "Master Mo"
(c.470-c.391B.C.), advocates for the concept of "universal love" as
the sole type of love permissible. This type of love emphasizes treating all
individuals equally, without regard for reciprocation, familiarity, or social
status. It extends beyond familial relationships and close friendships to
include all people indiscriminately. Therefore, comparing Plato's and Mozi's
conceptions of love can further enrich the understanding of the concept at a
cross-cultural level. In this research article, the researcher suggests that
although Mozi’s concept of love is similar to Plato’s in the aspect that they
both agree to the claim that love is a desire for something good, there are
many differences between their concept of love that are worth exploring and
comprehending such as Mozi proposes that love should be extended universally
while Plato’s love tends to be exclusive to himself and his beloved.
Author(s) Details:
Anawat Bunnag,
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus,
Thailand.
Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RRAASS-V5/article/view/13443
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