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Even if a philosophy says “the highest concept must also be let go,” might it still retain a person who must “see the truth”?

Direct answer

Letting go of a highest concept and removing required correct recognition are distinct tests. Being says that being does not wait for recognition in Chapter 8 and that the name may rest in Chapter 21. Claims about other traditions require their own texts; Zai-Sheng is not exempt from scrutiny.

Further explanation

Allowing a highest name to be withdrawn is not the same as removing a requirement for someone to correctly know the ground. Being places recognition within already occurring life. Zai-Sheng’s own text must pass the same test rather than receiving special exemption.

Core concepts

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Primary sources

《在》第 8、21 章

Conclusions that must not be drawn

Do not prejudge which thought is superior; whether recognition remains necessary must be tested in its complete final structure.

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