Dear All,
My new book, Kong (空) in Chinese Philosophy, Psychology and Poetics: The Idea of Creative Emptiness, was just published by the Edwin Mellen Press.
Kong (emptiness) is a key word in this project. With philosophical and religious significance, kong in the Chinese context refers to a state of xin 心 (heartmind) when it is tranquil, detached, and free of any prejudice, presumption, or preconception. It helps writers and artists to intuitively feel and observe the vividness of the world, and to stimulate their vitality and creativity when they seek communion (instead of interference) with nature. Numerous examples show how writers and artists in China and the Romantic era in the West approach the poetics of creative emptiness (kongling 空灵) and represent it differently in their works.
Here is the link to the book:
https://mellenpress.com/book/Kong-in-Chinese-Philosophy-Psychology-and-Poetics/9690/
If you are interested, you may buy it there.
Leah (Liyan) Shen <Liyan.Shen@outlook.com>