老子“水德”说与泰勒斯“水本”观的哲学之境

Philosophical Conception of Lao Tse "Water Ethics" and Thales "Water"

老子与泰勒斯都非常欣赏和赞美"水",并以"水"为喻体赋予其哲学意义。它们分别代表着中西方哲学意境:老子的"水德"说彰显着中国人"从善如流"的伦理智慧和"中庸之道"的处世哲学;泰勒斯的"水本"观体现着西方人"惊讶万物"的本体理性和反思批判的智慧探索。

Lao rise and Thales both appreciate and praise the ＂water＂ and give the ＂water＂ some philo- sophical meanings. They represent the eastern and western artistic conception of Philosophy： Lao rlse＇s ＂water ethics＂ reveals chinese wisdom of ＂good advice＂ and ＂moderation＂ philosophy; Thales ＂Water＂ concept embodies westernersp reason of surprising and exploration on reflecting and criticism of all things ＂