取经即是致良知——略论小说《西游记》主题

Pilgrimage is Intuitive Knowledge——Discussion on the Theme of The Pilgrimage to the West

关于《西游记》的主题研究自小说问世以来便未曾断绝,而《西游记》本身丰富文化意蕴的多义性也为学者们的争论提供了发挥的空间。其实,从小说创作的时代背景、人物形象、故事情节等几个方面而言,这部寓意隽永的小说与明代王阳明的"良知"、"致良知"相合,而取经可以看作是"致良知"的故事版本。

Since the publication of The Pilgrimage to the west,studies on its theme started.And its cultural connotation provides space for scholars＇ debate.As a matter of fact,from the perspective of its background,character and plots,this novel coincides with Wang Yangming＇s＂intuitive knowledge＂in Ming Dynasty,while pilgrimage can be regarded as a version of delivering＂intuitive knowledge＂.