Enlightenment in the Dark Forest: Chan/Zen in Cixin Liu’s Three Body Trilogy
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Van Overmeire, B
Published in: Journal of Chinese Philosophy
January 1, 2024
This article explores the Chan/Zen Buddhist elements in Cixin Liu’s Three Body science fiction trilogy, particularly through the character of Luo Ji 羅輯. By exploring these references, the provocative moral and political philosophy articulated in the books can be better understood. Ultimately, I argue that Liu presents a modified version of Chan/Zen as the philosophy best fit for confronting a hostile universe.
Duke Scholars
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Journal of Chinese Philosophy
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1540-6253
ISSN
0301-8121
Publication Date
January 1, 2024
Volume
51
Issue
2-3
Start / End Page
137 / 149
Related Subject Headings
- Philosophy
- 5003 Philosophy
- 2203 Philosophy
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Van Overmeire, B. (2024). Enlightenment in the Dark Forest: Chan/Zen in Cixin Liu’s Three Body Trilogy. Journal of Chinese Philosophy, 51(2–3), 137–149. https://doi.org/10.1163/15406253-12340136
Van Overmeire, B. “Enlightenment in the Dark Forest: Chan/Zen in Cixin Liu’s Three Body Trilogy.” Journal of Chinese Philosophy 51, no. 2–3 (January 1, 2024): 137–49. https://doi.org/10.1163/15406253-12340136.
Van Overmeire B. Enlightenment in the Dark Forest: Chan/Zen in Cixin Liu’s Three Body Trilogy. Journal of Chinese Philosophy. 2024 Jan 1;51(2–3):137–49.
Van Overmeire, B. “Enlightenment in the Dark Forest: Chan/Zen in Cixin Liu’s Three Body Trilogy.” Journal of Chinese Philosophy, vol. 51, no. 2–3, Jan. 2024, pp. 137–49. Scopus, doi:10.1163/15406253-12340136.
Van Overmeire B. Enlightenment in the Dark Forest: Chan/Zen in Cixin Liu’s Three Body Trilogy. Journal of Chinese Philosophy. 2024 Jan 1;51(2–3):137–149.
Published In
Journal of Chinese Philosophy
DOI
EISSN
1540-6253
ISSN
0301-8121
Publication Date
January 1, 2024
Volume
51
Issue
2-3
Start / End Page
137 / 149
Related Subject Headings
- Philosophy
- 5003 Philosophy
- 2203 Philosophy