This thesis aims at providing a detailed and in- depth study of Daoism elements embodied in Henry David Thoreau'Walden. Thoreau loves and returns to nature. His viewing"man as part and parcel of nature"e...This thesis aims at providing a detailed and in- depth study of Daoism elements embodied in Henry David Thoreau'Walden. Thoreau loves and returns to nature. His viewing"man as part and parcel of nature"echoes Daoism's"identification of the self with nature"; Thoreau's stressing a simple life style is identified with Daoist's returning to simplicity; water is frequently cited in Walden as an image, which strikingly resembles some chapters of Tao Te Ching. Thoreau repeatedly emphasizes the significance of medication in quietude, which is also expressed in Tao Te Ching. These are but a few examples to show striking similarities between thoughts reflected in Walden and those preached by Daoism. The book Walden is a manifest demonstration of Daoism. This writing intends to take a minute and comparative look at Daoism elements embodied in Walden.展开更多
Daoist political philosophy is a hot point in the study of Chinese philosophy.This paper introduces and comments on Professor Zheng Kai’s new book from four aspects,including the concept of Daoist political philosoph...Daoist political philosophy is a hot point in the study of Chinese philosophy.This paper introduces and comments on Professor Zheng Kai’s new book from four aspects,including the concept of Daoist political philosophy,the political philosophy of Laozi and Zhuangzi,the political philosophy of Huang Laodao,and the comparison between the political philosophy of Confucianism and Daoism.While speak highly of the systematic integration of the study in Daoist political philosophy,I also point out the shortcomings of this book.展开更多
This essay takes a holistic look at the philosophy of education in China from the antiquity to the present time,with an emphasis on the notion of self-cultivation in different schools of thought.The purpose of the stu...This essay takes a holistic look at the philosophy of education in China from the antiquity to the present time,with an emphasis on the notion of self-cultivation in different schools of thought.The purpose of the study is to draw out the positive aspects of Chinese philosophy for newer generations to carry forward the cultural heritage for a healthy development of their mind,body,and spirit in the 21st century and beyond.The study is meaningful since the Chinese civilization can be traced back at least 5,000 years,and perhaps even further.Its endurance,intellectual and cultural contributions to the world civilization,and China’s current rise as a world leading political and economic superpower,makes it especially worth examination.The paper is structured around four key themes:the quest for harmony,the pursuit of happiness,the search for health,and the action for healing.The article concludes with a suggestion of an integrated educational philosophy for contemporary Chinese educational practice.The study may have global implications as Confucius Institutes and Classrooms have been established worldwide since 2004 to teach Chinese language and culture.The localization and smooth integration of Chinese philosophy with Western ideologies in these countries is the key to bringing world peace and harmony.展开更多
This article aims to show that the concept of ＂naturalness＂ in the Laozi is able to provide cultural guidance concerning values for contemporary social development. Specifically, the Laozi＇s concept of ＂naturalnes...This article aims to show that the concept of ＂naturalness＂ in the Laozi is able to provide cultural guidance concerning values for contemporary social development. Specifically, the Laozi＇s concept of ＂naturalness＂-- manifested in the text＇s exhortation to ＂honor the dao and exalt the de＂ and its statement that ＂the dao models itself on naturalness＂--has profound ontological, political and social implications concerning ＂naturalness＂ that are strongly expressed through a variety of propositions including ＂achieving all through non-action＂ and ＂downsizing the state and simplifying the people.＂ With respect to the question about individuals living a life of appropriateness and establishing their destiny, the Laozi emphasizes such cultivation methods as ＂sticking to simplicity and authenticity＂ and ＂watching in quietude and observing in depth,＂ which are also infused with the conception of ＂naturalness,＂ which stresses the notion that understanding the harmony between man and nature can provide useful lessons for the development of contemporary human society.展开更多
文摘This thesis aims at providing a detailed and in- depth study of Daoism elements embodied in Henry David Thoreau'Walden. Thoreau loves and returns to nature. His viewing"man as part and parcel of nature"echoes Daoism's"identification of the self with nature"; Thoreau's stressing a simple life style is identified with Daoist's returning to simplicity; water is frequently cited in Walden as an image, which strikingly resembles some chapters of Tao Te Ching. Thoreau repeatedly emphasizes the significance of medication in quietude, which is also expressed in Tao Te Ching. These are but a few examples to show striking similarities between thoughts reflected in Walden and those preached by Daoism. The book Walden is a manifest demonstration of Daoism. This writing intends to take a minute and comparative look at Daoism elements embodied in Walden.
文摘Daoist political philosophy is a hot point in the study of Chinese philosophy.This paper introduces and comments on Professor Zheng Kai’s new book from four aspects,including the concept of Daoist political philosophy,the political philosophy of Laozi and Zhuangzi,the political philosophy of Huang Laodao,and the comparison between the political philosophy of Confucianism and Daoism.While speak highly of the systematic integration of the study in Daoist political philosophy,I also point out the shortcomings of this book.
文摘This essay takes a holistic look at the philosophy of education in China from the antiquity to the present time,with an emphasis on the notion of self-cultivation in different schools of thought.The purpose of the study is to draw out the positive aspects of Chinese philosophy for newer generations to carry forward the cultural heritage for a healthy development of their mind,body,and spirit in the 21st century and beyond.The study is meaningful since the Chinese civilization can be traced back at least 5,000 years,and perhaps even further.Its endurance,intellectual and cultural contributions to the world civilization,and China’s current rise as a world leading political and economic superpower,makes it especially worth examination.The paper is structured around four key themes:the quest for harmony,the pursuit of happiness,the search for health,and the action for healing.The article concludes with a suggestion of an integrated educational philosophy for contemporary Chinese educational practice.The study may have global implications as Confucius Institutes and Classrooms have been established worldwide since 2004 to teach Chinese language and culture.The localization and smooth integration of Chinese philosophy with Western ideologies in these countries is the key to bringing world peace and harmony.
基金This essay is part of a key project of the National Social Science Foundation 2015 known as ＂Study of Core Values for Socialist System＂ （No. 2015MZDB011）.
文摘This article aims to show that the concept of ＂naturalness＂ in the Laozi is able to provide cultural guidance concerning values for contemporary social development. Specifically, the Laozi＇s concept of ＂naturalness＂-- manifested in the text＇s exhortation to ＂honor the dao and exalt the de＂ and its statement that ＂the dao models itself on naturalness＂--has profound ontological, political and social implications concerning ＂naturalness＂ that are strongly expressed through a variety of propositions including ＂achieving all through non-action＂ and ＂downsizing the state and simplifying the people.＂ With respect to the question about individuals living a life of appropriateness and establishing their destiny, the Laozi emphasizes such cultivation methods as ＂sticking to simplicity and authenticity＂ and ＂watching in quietude and observing in depth,＂ which are also infused with the conception of ＂naturalness,＂ which stresses the notion that understanding the harmony between man and nature can provide useful lessons for the development of contemporary human society.
