「文化間際」哲學與文化認同之問題

Abstract

哲學思維必須用一個語言來表達。而語言本身就是屬於文化的一部分。哲學理論應該沒有文化與語言的界線，因為哲學理論所想要達到的，就是在每一個文化都可應用的普遍有效性。但是，沒有一個哲學理論能完全脫離文化與語言的影響。哲學與文化的關係是否是矛盾的？從這角度看起，哲學與文化認同方面又是什麼樣的關係？

Philosophical thinking usually has to be expressed by means of languages. Languages themselves are situated in cultural contexts. We cannot therefore think without cultural influences. However, philosophical thinking usually has universal claim and should be valid in every culture. Its consequences should be borderless. But it cannot get rid of its cultural influences and linguistic implications. Is there a dilemma between philosophy, culture and language? From the viewpoint of “intercultural philosophy,” can this problem be solved? Is there any solution at all? Furthermore, what is the relation between philosophy and cultural identity?