周敦颐“太极”观的美学特质

The aesthetic feature of ZHOU Dun-yi's idea of Taiji

周敦颐引《易》立论开创了理学,其所言"太极"既是天地万物化生的源泉,又是天地万物存在的基础,同时又为"人极"确立了哲学依据。周敦颐的"太极"观描绘出了一幅生机盎然、有序可循、富有人文色彩的宇宙图景,体现出中国先哲对人生终极境界和高于道德价值(冯友兰语)的执著追求。从这一角度讲,这幅宇宙图景又具有极高的美学价值。本文从圆融美、动静美、天地人和谐美对周敦颐的"太极"之美进行解读。

ZHOU Dun-yi initiated the neo-Confucianism by the theory cited from Yi-ology, in whose theory Taiji （the Great Ultimate） is not only the source of everything but also the foundation of their existing, and is the philosophical basis for ZHOU＇s original concept of Renji. By his theory of Taiji, ZHOU described a cosmic view full of vigor, with an order and humanism, embodying the former Chinese philosophers pursed sincerely the ultimate realm of life and value superior to moral （by FENG You-lan）. From the angle above, ZHOU＇s cosmic view has a high aesthetic value, so this paper interprets the aesthetics of Taiji by that of mediation, motion ＆ still, harmony of heaven, earth and human beings.