“Can” and “Can’t”
May 27, 2022 07:04 Source: "Chinese Social Sciences Journal" Issue 2415, May 27, 2022 Author: Guo Jimin

"Mencius" has something to say,“Take Mount Tai to cross the North Sea,The speaker said: ‘I can’t’,Sincerity cannot do bet365 bonus code 2023。Break branches for the elderly,The speaker said: ‘I can’t’,bet365 bonus code 2023’s okay not to do bet365 bonus code 2023,bet365 bonus code 2023’s not impossible”。In this book, Mencius advises King Hui of Liang: The country should be governed with benevolence。Read this sentence,That’s not what I meant,bet365 bonus code 2023 lies in the judgment and exploration of “can” and “cannot”。

"Can" and "Can't",Rough examination of its meaning,Minimalist,“Can” means capable,If “can’t”, no。If its extension is shown in a formal logic diagram,As a circle divided into two parts,Hold half of each,bet365 bonus code 2023 can be said that there is a clear distinction between Jingwei and Jingwei;Because there is no intersection,No need to say more。If you think about bet365 bonus code 2023 deeply,bet365 bonus code 2023’s not that simple。Between “can” and “cannot”,There is still the possibility of “being able but unable” and “impossible yet being able”,There are so many people to think about。

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 “Can but cannot”,Probably refers to having its "ability" (power),However, bet365 bonus code 2023 is limited by various factors and manifests as "cannot"。Detailed analysis,About three。

“Being able but not being able” in the dimension of actual ability。Things like this always exist in the world: one can understand bet365 bonus code 2023 with wisdom,Not as good as the experience level;Can be rationally explained,bet365 bonus code 2023 doesn’t work out;Logically omnipotent,In reality, there is nothing we can do。No doubt,reason、The distance or contradiction between facts (facts),Resulting in the occurrence of "knowing the truth but not being able to act as bet365 bonus code 2023 is"。For example,Scientists have known the principle of flight (energy) for a long time,But due to lack of relevant technology、Materials and experience,bet365 bonus code 2023 was not possible to build an airplane at that time、Rocket。If analyzed logically,This "ability" is a necessary condition to achieve the goal,Not a sufficient condition。

"bet365 bonus code 2023 can but cannot" in the proper sense。This is considered from an ethical perspective,“Being able but not being able” mainly means “being able but not doing bet365 bonus code 2023”,Can be divided into two levels。One is the negative meaning of "can but not"。Obvious case,Be like what Mencius said, "break branches for the elders"。No doubt,Behaviors such as "branching",Every healthy individual has the ability and should do bet365 bonus code 2023,But because of status、Powerful bias or moral cognitive bias,Those who do bet365 bonus code 2023 are few and far between。To this,An ancient admonition is “Don’t neglect a good deed because bet365 bonus code 2023 is too small”,Although bet365 bonus code 2023 has no miraculous effect,bet365 bonus code 2023 can also be considered as the right medicine。The second is the positive meaning of "can but not doing bet365 bonus code 2023"。This kind of "not doing" may be because bet365 bonus code 2023 can maintain the ethical bottom line,Don’t act rashly;Perhaps because of his humble character,And said "cannot"。Every healthy individual,Of course bet365 bonus code 2023 is perfect、Improve your own quality,Also committed crimes (such as lying、Possibility of deception or even crime。However, the overall view,Those who commit crimes are always in the minority,Probably due to conscience,Maybe due to custom、Cultural nourishment,Maybe afraid of moral public opinion、Legal sanctions,Everyone can curb the "evil" impulse,The effect is expressed in a positive sense of "being able but not doing bet365 bonus code 2023 (can)"。“Be able but not do” in the sense of pure humility,bet365 bonus code 2023 is entirely determined by its moral character。bet365 bonus code 2023’s pure,The humility is not due to cleverness or strategy,Purely from the heart,Sent from reason、To others、Awe of the universe。In this situation,The more bet365 bonus code 2023 becomes, the more "powerful" bet365 bonus code 2023 becomes,The more you can see your own shortcomings,So Yu Neng is expressed as "can't",If you don’t boast、Awe of others, etc.,Socrates’ “knowing one’s ignorance” should be a model。

The special meaning of "can but cannot"。In addition,There are still “able but unable” expressions for special purposes。For example,Military strategist、Politicians’ actions that are difficult to evaluate based on ethics alone。"Sun Tzu's Art of War" says "soldier",The trick is also”,Laozi also said, "Rule the country with righteousness,Use troops with surprise",Therefore, military strategists often use "the ability to show the inability",Use bet365 bonus code 2023 to show that you are not using bet365 bonus code 2023,Close but far away,Far and near,Profit and inducement,Take bet365 bonus code 2023 by chaos..." ("The Art of War: The First Plan") The military strategist uses this trick to "can but cannot",Deceive the other party,To achieve its combat intentions。Legalist rule of the country,Use "magic potential" together,Of course bet365 bonus code 2023 includes the trick of "can but cannot"。A philosopher’s carefully considered behavioral choice,Similar to this。Kant believes that people have the right to do something,Also has the right not to do something。“Not doing” does not mean bet365 bonus code 2023 is impossible,But "can but not do bet365 bonus code 2023";In secular life,Someone has a pound of alcohol capacity,But only drank half a catty;Someone is as rich as the country,But he showed up as a civilian... Such behavior of "showing that he cannot do bet365 bonus code 2023" is probably "immoral" behavior,So listed separately。

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"Can but cannot" except "cannot" in the actual sense (ability-based),More manifestations are free choices within the jurisdiction of willpower。“Can’t but can”,Seems like lack of choice,Only one has his own way。If we look into bet365 bonus code 2023 carefully,The connotation is equally rich,Already have the obsession to overstep one's own abilities and "think strong",There is also the intellectual level of inability but “ability”。

The "impossible but can" thought of bet365 bonus code 2023,bet365 bonus code 2023 is divided into two levels: the positive meaning of "stubbornness in choosing the good" and the negative meaning of overestimating one's capabilities。

"Stubbornness in choosing the good" in a positive sense,Refers to the individual’s belief in the truth、Defense of the “divine moral law” (Kantian),At the expense of everything and even life,Even if bet365 bonus code 2023 fails,Still choosing the good and being stubborn,Keep bet365 bonus code 2023 in mind。Confucius said that "the three armies can seize the commander",No man can seize his will”,Mencius said that "self-reflection shrinks,Although there are thousands of people, I will go.”,They are all “knowing that something cannot be done but doing bet365 bonus code 2023”,Both。But then again,The positive meaning of "cannot" is not completely "incompetent",This kind of truth、Persistence and even devotion to justice,Although there is no immediate effect,But still inspiring、Inspiring effect,So-called potential "power"。As Kant said,“The more morality is presented in its pure form,The more inspiring bet365 bonus code 2023 is to people's hearts" ("Critique of Practical Reason"),bet365 bonus code 2023 can be said that bet365 bonus code 2023 is clear。

Negative meaning of "overestimating one's capabilities",Mainly refers to the act of overstepping one's abilities to achieve a goal。This is an act of overestimation,The ancients gave clear criticism,“Weak virtue but high status,Small wisdom but big plans,Little power but heavy responsibility,bet365 bonus code 2023’s so rare” ("Book of Changes·Xici")。bet365 bonus code 2023 should be emphasized that,The negative meaning of "can't but can",Mainly refers to impure motives, that is, "poor virtue but high status";If only the ability is overwhelmed and forced to take orders,For example, being entrusted with important tasks because of being appreciated,Or due to special circumstances such as being ordered in danger,Does not constitute “negative” yet,Because bet365 bonus code 2023 does not involve subjective morality。Even so,Those who are forced to appoint should also be cautious,Incompetence may lead to catastrophic consequences。Words from "Yi",“The tripod breaks its foot,Fu Gongzi,its shape,fierce。bet365 bonus code 2023’s too much to say”,This is the disaster。

What is impossible but "can" at the level of wisdom。“Can’t but can” in the above two senses,Although the values ​​are different,But there are also commonalities,Both exceed their own abilities,They are all "forced"。No on an intellectual level,Quite the opposite,“Can’t” may not really be impossible,bet365 bonus code 2023 even constitutes the prerequisite or main reason for "can",Let’s talk about bet365 bonus code 2023 separately。One,Actively "cannot (be)" to create what you can。Human energy is limited after all,Even with superior intelligence,Can’t do everything;Those who achieve great things,Something needs to be done、Something can’t be done,Only in this way can bet365 bonus code 2023 be condensed into a great cause to show its abilities。Part 2,As an inclusive quality, "cannot" makes bet365 bonus code 2023 possible。The meaning of "cannot",referring to humility、The quality of tolerance。Because of his humility、The virtue of tolerance,Being able to accommodate all things makes bet365 bonus code 2023 possible,The so-called "The reason why Jianghai can be the king of hundreds of valleys,As a kind person,So he can be the king of hundreds of grains" ("Tao Te Ching")。Third,Higher level of "can't",bet365 bonus code 2023 is the wisdom of "inaction",If Laozi’s Taoism is natural、The principle of governing by doing nothing。Because he can’t,So everything is possible;Because bet365 bonus code 2023 is not,So do anything;"A saint will never be great,That’s why we can achieve greatness” ("Tao Te Ching"),Sri Fang is the wisest。There is also a special kind of "can't but can",For example, the relationship between the signifier and the signified。Language philosophy thinks,Talk about metaphysics (metaphysics) is a misuse of language,Buddhists think,Although words and words cannot touch the truth,But bet365 bonus code 2023 is a method that is close to the truth。

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Talking about "can and cannot",Not a simple word game,Touch the possibility and reality、Motive and effect、Connotation and denotation、Knowledge and action and many other philosophical categories,Of course bet365 bonus code 2023 has its meaning。Mr. Jin Yuelin in "On Tao" and "On Knowledge",They all conduct special research on "energy"。The author’s intention is to clarify its boundaries and potential relationships,Let “God’s to God”,Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s”,bet365 bonus code 2023 is called "everyone returns to his own place"。

"Can" and "bet365 bonus code 2023" belong to the category of knowledge and action as a whole,Therefore, we should follow the traditional philosophy of "unity of knowledge and action"。Detailed to different levels,Everyone has their own emphasis。

"Ability and inability" based on ability,Try to deal with possibility (reason) and reality (thing)、The relationship between ability and behavior,You cannot go beyond the objective conditions and act like a chariot with your arms,You can’t just lie flat and do nothing。bet365 bonus code 2023 is necessary to take initiative on the basis of respecting reality,Change necessary conditions into sufficient conditions,Strive to make potential a reality。

The special meaning of "can but cannot",Detailed analysis required。Politicians govern the country、Soldiers fighting war,The demands for inherent interests of the country and the country,But bet365 bonus code 2023 also needs value、Judgment of Justice,Don’t go astray,Otherwise human beings will be addicted to the "law of the jungle" and cannot extricate themselves。As for the non-moral judgments of "can but cannot" in life,Nothing more than life experience,No need to discuss。

"What can and cannot be" in the sense of ethics,Of course, we must first consider the moral motivation under freedom of will: we must respect the moral law,Revere the warriors who practice moral law,Awe of the fearless spirit of “knowing that something cannot be done but doing bet365 bonus code 2023”;Respect law-abiding people,Even if he is not a perfect moral person,But by his choice "not to do evil",They deserve respect。Complex moral judgments in reality,Must be judged comprehensively on motivation and effect。Spoken saying,“The most evil of all kinds is sexual immorality,Original traces but not original intentions,There is no perfect person in the world”;“Filial piety comes first,The original intention is not the same,There is no such thing as a filial son in the world”。Simply relying on "heart" or "traces" will lead to loss,Therefore, bet365 bonus code 2023 is necessary to integrate the heart、Traces,Strive to be more objective。

"Can" and "Can't" at the intellectual level,The most important thing is knowledge、Pursuit and transformation of thinking。Want to achieve oneself、Achieve great achievements,Don’t be obsessed with its “ability”,Don’t dwell on its “can’t”,Because "cannot" and "can" are in the spiritual subject-human practice,bet365 bonus code 2023 can be transformed: "cannot" can create greater "can",And "can" transforms into "cannot" in higher levels of wisdom。That’s the only way,The person I am today is different from the person I was yesterday。

Hegel’s words,"Philosophy is like a circle that returns to itself",The starting point is the end point,Meaning: The study of philosophy should start with a simple concept,dig deeper,Can also exhaust everything,The so-called "taking Xumi as mustard seeds"。The discussion of “can/can’t”,bet365 bonus code 2023 also the intention,Of course I know that my academic ability is inadequate,Just trying one or two。

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