《西游记》作者考证的方法论问题

A Discussion on the Methods of the Textual Research on the Author of Novel Journey to the West

现阶段《西游记》作者考证有重大进展,提出了一些新人选;同时也存在诸多有违学理的乱象。文章提出若干《西游记》作者考证的方法论原则,试图对既往研究作一定的总结与反思,并着重对"吴著"说进行深入的辨析。

In recent years,the textual research on the author of the novel Journey to the West has made great progress.However,there exist some researches which violate the principle of academic study.This article discusses the methods of the study and provides reflections on the previous research so as to make a further discussion on the opinions that Wu Chenen is the author of the novel.