Between the Heaven and Human Beings: On the Idea of the Heaven and the Transformation of Poetry in the Mid-Tang Dynasty

The relationship between the Heaven and human beings is a central issue in the transformation of Confucianism in the Mid-Tang Dynasty.The discourses on the Heaven by Han Yu,Liu Zongyuan,and Liu Yuxi helped to promote the transformation and greatly influenced the transformation in literature.The differences in the poetry among the three authors may also be interpreted from the perspective of their perceptions of the Heaven—Han Yu’s discourse on the Heaven focused on the enemy-relationship between the Heaven and human beings,so his poems always showed tension and loss.Liu Zongyuan was interested in the alienation between the heaven and human beings,so his poems were more rational and placid than Han Yu’s.However,Liu Yuxi’s discourse on the Heaven paid attention to the positive influence of the Heaven on human beings,and most of his poems were filled with reason.The changes in the relationship between the Heaven and human beings lead to the broadened themes,innovated vocabulary,diversified styles,and varied fresh imageries.Likewise,the relationship between the Heaven and human beings established in the Song Dynasty led accordingly to a new type of literature different from the Tang literature.

Series of Interpretation on Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic: Two Correspondence between Human and the Heaven: Views from Huang Di Nei Jing (《黄帝内经》 Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic)

This paper introduces the relations between human and the nature in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).TCM is a science dedicated to studies on laws of human life activities.

A Comparison of the Views of Heavenly Principles and Human Desire and the Theory of Personality Structure

This paper makes a comparative study of the theory of heavenly principles and human desires in the Neo-Confucianism of the Song and Ming Dynasties and the theory of personality structure in psychoanalytic theory.From the perspective of the construction of the subject,in the debate between the heavenly principle and the human desire,the person is built into the moral subject.The id,ego,and super-ego in the psychoanalytic theory constitute the unconscious structural subject.In the framework of these two theories,the“maintain the heavenly principles and eradicate human desires”and“the heavenly principles exist in desire”in the theory of heavenly principles and human desires express the unity of opposites between heavenly principles and human desire.The core of personality structure theory is the relationship of obedience and control among the id,ego,and super-ego.As far as the value orientation is concerned,the debate between the heavenly principle and the human desire provides a theoretical basis for the moral practice of Confucianism of“aim at absolute perfection”,while the free will of the id in the unconscious subject is the most essential ethical aspect of psychoanalysis.

Harmony Between Humans and Nature

The fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy is pursuing harmony between humans and nature. This is based on the belief that humans are an integral part of nature, with tlie supreme ideal of life being the conscious achievement of harmony between humans and nature.

The Thought of the Oneness Between Man and Nature in Walden

From the view of the ecological theory, this paper tries to analyze that Thoreau uses Chinese traditional philosophical thought--- the oneness of man and nature to deal with the relationship of human beings and the nature in Walden.

Exploring Green Development From the Perspective of Sociology:Logical Basis,Constraints,and Optimization Paths

With the advancement of ecological conservation in China,the concept of green development has gained extensive acceptance and recognition.Exploring green development from the perspectives of environmental protection and sociology holds great theoretical value and practical significance in studying the issues related to green development.Firstly,this paper examines green development in light of the objective needs of the economic and social transformation in the international community and China,and deconstructed its underlying social logic.Secondly,it further investigates the social factors that restrict green development,encompassing social structures,social concepts,social systems,and social behaviors.Finally,within the framework of the“green”discipline system in environmental sociology,this paper proposes specific measures such as restructuring social systems and transforming production modes,lifestyles,and consumption patterns to promote green development.

Promoting Harmony Between Humanity and Nature in Modernization

President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the National Conference on Ecological and Environmental Protection on July 17,2023.As a guiding Marxist document,this speech represents a further interpretation and development of Xi Jinping thought on ecological conservation.It reflects the new heights the Communist Party of China(CPC)has attained in its understanding of the laws governing ecological conservation.

The Ambiguous Boundary between Buildings and Environment: Exploring the Interpretation of Traditional Aesthetic in Contemporary Japanese Architecture

At present, nature is becoming more and more important in people’s mind. It is a very popular way to combine nature and humanity in architecture. Japanese architects have deep research and attainments in this respect, and combined with Japan’s unique humanistic care characteristics, can make the whole architectural style more lifelike. This paper will analyze the architectural style of Japan from several aspects and put forward its own views.

“Harmony”Concept and China's Human Rights

What is summarized as'harmony is of paramount importance' is a most prominent philosophical approach embraced by China's Confucian culture. This is an extension of the approach summarized as 'the people are of paramount importance.' It calls for harmonious human relations, obliging one to respect others' rights and interests while protecting the rights and interests of one's own. Harmony as a philosophical approach manifests itself, in many ways, in the realm of human rights in China today. To name just a few: the country's political system of multi-party cooperation under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, harmony that prevails between different religions in the country, and the country's call for international dialogue and cooperation to promote the human rights cause. As a fine Chinese tradition, this philosophical approach is being carried forward.

Human, Nature, Harmony Self-service Travelling in Stockholm

I decided to visit my friends in Stockholm, Sweden in October. Took an overnight flight to Northern Europe from East Africa, and same as the return journey. It saved me two days of accommodation in this way. I can also go directly to the scenic spots if I am not tired after getting off the plane.

Safeguarding and Promoting Human Rights and Building a Harmonious World

It is the common wish of the people from all over the world as well as the inexorable demand for the progress of human society to build a harmonious world of lasting peace and common prosperity. Many preconditions are indispensable for building a harmonious world, one of which is to abide by the intemational laws on human rights and safeguard and promote human rights.

Hawthorne's Pursuit of an Ideal Harmony——A Case Study of the Image of Forest in Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter

As a masterpiece of Hawthorne's works, The Scarlet Letter sets up on New England in the seventieth century and successfully depicts the cruelty of Puritan society and the kill to human nature. However, it seems that this is not the only purpose for the author to criticize the Puritanism. Hawthorne also endeavors to pursuit an ideal harmony through the image of the forest,which is omitted by most of the scholars who research Hawthorne's works, especially for The Scarlet Letter. In this thesis, it aims to illustrate the ideal harmony from two perspectives: first, the image of the forest stands for the harmony of the primitive life; second, the image of the forest represents the harmony of the development both in body and mind.

On the Marxist Ecological View and the Modern Ecological Awareness

Faced with the serious environmental crisis,the Seventeenth Congress of the CPC put forward the scientific concept of "ecological civilization",and the Eighteenth Congress of the CPC attached great importance to the construction of ecological civilization,the strategic position of which was equaled to that of the economic construction,political development,cultural development,social construction. In order to deal with the more and more serious environmental problems,enhance the harmony and unity between human beings and nature and create ideal environmental conditions for various courses and tasks,the entire allocation of the Socialism with Chinese characteristics has been changed from "four in one"to "five in one",in which the ecological civilization becomes a new component. Consequently,it is worthwhile to intensively study and grasp the Marxist ecological view and form the self-awareness of environmental protection to carry forward the ecological civilization construction of China.

Human Rights of 21st Century From Perspective of Philosophy of Harmony

What we call "human rights" literally refers to those rights to which members of the human race are entitled. The concept of value and human rights assume a paramount importance in China when the country is striving to develop by complementing the enforcement of rule by law and the enforcement of rule by virtue. Neither principle can be truly implemented if human rights are not adequately protected. In other words, development and improvement of human rights conditions will guarantee the development and improvement of rule by law and rule by virtue.

Human Rights of Women and A Harmonious World

Human rights of women are an inalienable, integral and indivisible part of universal human rights, as well as a major reflection of social civilization and social harmony. Human society is a whole consisting of men and women. The world will inevitably be a disharmonious one if women, who make up half of the total population, cannot enjoy equal human fights. Therefore, gender equality is an essential part of a harmonious society. Strengthening protection of human fights of women is absolutely necessary for building a harmonious world and the development of human fights of women will inevitably promote the building of a harmonious world.

Globalization,a Harmonious World,and Human Rights

Globalization, a harmonious world, and human rights are three crucial concepts in contemporary international relations. This paper is aimed to explore the meanings and correlation of them.

A Brief Perspective upon Human Rights and a Harmonious World

The word ＂harmonious＂, an adjective, can be defined as ＂friendly＂. Its synonyms include peaceful, rhythmical, unison, compatible and concordant. It can also be described as the art of using chords in music.