Virtual Subject: A New Phase of Philosophical Theories on Subject
HE Shan-kan · Journal of Northeastern University · 2006
As an expansion of space where human exists,the virtual space provides a new field for philosophical theories on subject.The most important distinction between real subject and virtual subject is that the latter allows the absence of physical body,which provokes a series of new characters of virtual subject such as the more intelligent,free and open subject than ever before.In virtual space,the fusion of subject and object comes into a more harmonious state.The philosophical theories on virtual subject also face some new problems,such as the relation between mentality and physicality,moral responsibility,self-identification and possibility of high risks.The solutions to them will offer a new opportunity to upgrade the philosophical theories on virtual subject.