妈祖信仰与海峡两岸的文化同缘关系

文章分析了海峡两岸经济结构的互补性及由历史原因造成的妈祖信仰从起源地向台湾传播的原因与过程,并阐述了海峡两岸缠结在这一神缘纽带上深厚的地缘、血缘、业缘等诸多向心力量,以论证在妈祖信仰的表象之下,呈现海峡两岸不可分割的文化同缘关系。     

Integral representation of belief measures on compact spaces

An integral representation theorem for outer continuous and inner regular belief measures on compact topological spaces is elaborated under the condition that compact sets are countable intersections of open sets (e.g. metric compact spaces). Extreme points of this set of belief measures are identified with unanimity games with compact support. Then, the Choquet integral of a real valued continuous function can be expressed as a minimum of means over the sigma-core and also as a mean of minima over the compact subsets. Similarly, for bounded measurable functions, the Choquet integral is expressed as min of means over the core, we prove in addition that it is a mean of infima over the compact subsets. Then, we obtain Choquet–Revuz' measure representation theorem and introduce the Möbius transform of a belief measure. An extension to locally compact and sigma-compact topological spaces is provided.     

An algebraic theory for statistical information based on the theory of hints

Statistical problems were at the origin of the mathematical theory of evidence, or Dempster–Shafer theory. It was also one of the major concerns of Philippe Smets, starting with his PhD dissertation. This subject is reconsidered here, starting with functional models, describing how data is generated in statistical experiments. Inference is based on these models, using probabilistic assumption-based reasoning. It results in posterior belief functions on the unknown parameters. Formally, the information used in the process of inference can be represented by hints. Basic operations on hints are combination, corresponding to Dempster’s rule, and focussing. This leads to an algebra of hints. Applied to functional models, this introduces an algebraic flavor into statistical inference. It emphasizes the view that in statistical inference different pieces of information have to be combined and then focussed onto the question of interest. This theory covers Bayesian and Fisher type inference as two extreme cases of a more general theory of inference.     

《天妃显圣录》现存版本及其纂修过程初探

现存《天妃显圣录》一书的最后一次修订本，其距初稿本的形成时间超过百年。通过对现存版本及相关史料的钩稽研究。初步理出这个版本的体系及其演变的历史过程。     

A formal system for fuzzy reasoning

A formal system for fuzzy reasoning is described which is capable of dealing rationally with evidence which may be inconsistent and/or involve degrees of belief. The basic idea is that the meaning of each formal sentence should be given by a certain commitment or bet associated with it. Each item of evidence is first expressed in the form of such a (hypothetical) bet, which is then written as a formal sentence in a language related to ?ukasiewicz logic. The sentences may be weighted to express the relative reliability of the various informants. A sentence is considered to “follow” from the evidence if the bet it represents can be offered by a speaker without fear of loss, on the assumption that the bets representing various items of evidence have been offered to him. A detailed account, illustrated by concrete examples, is given of the procedures by which an arbitrary sentence in common language can be translated into a formal sentence. The treatment of inconsistency, degrees of belief, and weights is illustrated by a practical example which is solved in full. It is shown that in most practical cases the computations involved in the process of formal reasoning reduce to a problem in linear programming. In the last section the relation between this system and the procedures advocated by Zadeh is examined. It is shown that, subject to certain modifications in formulas, there is general agreement in the region of overlap.     

论淮安清口惠济祠的妈祖信仰及其遗产价值

梳理江苏淮安清口惠济祠的历史沿革。重点对妈祖入祀惠济祠的缘由,入祀后的鼎盛时期以及余绪与回响进行考述,最后从四个方面说明惠济祠的文化影响及其遗产价值。     

泉州天后宫对推动两岸交流的促进作用

泉州天后宫保留有不少该宫近年在接待台湾进香团留下的往来文件资料。利用这些资料，主要从政治、经济、文化三个方面，分析泉州天后宫对推动两岸交流的促进作用。     

清代《天后圣母圣迹图志》版系探佚

清代影响最大、重刻次数最多的一部妈祖志书为《天后圣母圣迹图志》，但该书原编者及初刊年代，目前均不详。通过梳理史料，该书的流传本，大体可归纳成江苏苏州初版、广东版系和闽浙版系三个版本系统。对各版系刻本亦略作考证，可供妈祖志书研究者作参考。     

巴赫金边界思想渊源探究

巴赫金的边界思想与康德的二元思维模式、索绪尔的二元区分思想有着内在关联。康德、索绪尔的二元对立区分思想给巴赫金留下深刻的思想烙印,然而,巴赫金却以此为出发点,去寻找打破区分、实现沟通的可能性,探求多元共存。巴赫金民间文化思想中对边界问题的独特认识,正是建立在批判与发展康德和索绪尔的二元区分思想的基础上的。同时,作为边缘人的巴赫金所特有的边缘处境以及宗教信仰,都共同塑造了巴赫金的边界思想。     

妈祖香火与社会经济文化的关系——以潭边龙井宫妈祖香火为例

通过文献检索和田野调查，从潭边龙井宫妈祖香火的产生和发展历史及现状着手，探讨了妈祖香火与社会经济、庙会组织及莆仙戏文化之间的关系。