Chiu Wai-Wai

Chiu Wai-Wai, a philosophy scholar specializing in classical Chinese thought, engages in a lively discussion about the Zhuangzi and Mohism. He highlights the intriguing interplay between Mohist confidence in language and Zhuangzi's skepticism. Chiu delves into the limitations of language in capturing the Tao, contrasting naming systems in Mohism and Confucianism. He shares the wheelwright parable to illustrate the significance of embodied skill over words, while also exploring how these debates foster a creative acceptance of uncertainty.