宠辱不惊 得失泰然——论《道德经》中的“得失”观及其当代启示

Taking the Rough with the Smooth,Getting the Peace in the Amazement:the "De-Shi" Value and Its Contemporary Implementations in "Tao Te Ching"

"得失"观向来是《道德经》哲学思想的重要命题之一。得与失两个范畴具有对立统一的性质,即具有相互依存、相互平衡的辩证关系。在调节为人处世心态方面,老子运用"知足"的方法,引导人们看开成败得失,做到心中释然。在指导人们实现人生目标方面,老子启发人们,"失"有时只是手段,而"得"却是目的,以舍得之心应付人生一时的困境。总之,老子的得失观教人只有面对人生各种挑战时能够心态平和,方能取得成功。

＂De-Shi （gain and loss） value has long been one of the most important topics in＂Tao Te Ching＂.We can consider that the concepts of＂Gain＂and＂Loss＂are＂unity of opposites＂,namely,these two concepts are of interdependency and counterbalance. Using the idea of＂contentment＂,Lao-zi instructs people to feel relieved when it comes to＂success or failure＂＂gain or loss＂.He also advises that considering＂loss＂as measures and＂gain＂as aims is an intelligence way to get through difficulties and reach the final goal.All in all,the＂De-Shi＂value declares that only by getting the peace of mind can people gain final success.