Volume 50 No.3 - 2004-09-30

The Philosophical Structure of G. Vico's

G. Vico「詩性智慧」的哲學構造與教育蘊義

Author:
Chin-Kuo Wu / 吳靖國
Keyword:
Poetic wisdom、Vico、Educational philosophy / 詩性智慧、教育哲學
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In New Science, Vico considered “poetic wisdom” as the essential power for creat?ing civil society. The “poetic wisdom” should be understood in the context of human nature and the divine providence. The notion of poetic wisdom can be divided into “poetic character” and “wisdom”. “Poetic character” initiates from natural hu?man instincts while “wisdom” is related to divine providence. The combination of “poetic character” and “wisdom” is similar to that of “love” and “wisdom” in philosophi?cal structure. This article asserts that Vico’s idea of “poetic wisdom” can help people returning to the love for wisdom. It also indicates another possibility of educational philosophy worthwhile for further investigation.