“自然”而“命不可勉”——从方法论视角分析王充关于“命”的观念

"Fate Cannot Be Compelled" Because of "Originally So"——Analyzing Wang Chong’s Notion of "Fate" from Methodological Angle

在方法论视角下,王充"命"观念表现为自然客观化的逻辑进演。"自然"是对人格意志的排除;"自然"挂靠在"气"之上而令事物有"性"、"命"之特征,因此,"性"、"命"也是"自然";人格意志归根到底也是"自然"。故而王充认为:"命不可勉"。

From the methodological angle, Wang Chong＇s notion of ＂fate＂ embodies in the logical deducing of objectification of nature. ＂Originally so＂ does not be influenced by human＇s will. As a specific functional characteristics＇ expression of ＂primordial qi＂, ＂originally go＂ grants things with their typical ＂property＂ and ＂fate＂. From this point, ＂property＂ and ＂fate＂ could be regarded as ＂original so＂. Then, human＇s will could also be come down to ＂original so＂. For these reasons, Wang Chong held a notion that ＂fate cannot he compelled＂.