The Impact Of Emperor Huang And Laozi Philosophy On Taoism And Its Contemporary Values

The philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi has been the core of the Taoist philosophy, which has attracted mass popularity in ancient China and has had profound impact on the Chinese culture. With the philosophy of Laozi as the core, the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi has utilized the Taoist thoughts of Laozi and applied it to political practices and given rise to the unique application of Taoism. Accordingly, the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laoz has become the guideline for the management of the state and political practice, thanks to its theoretical richness, profoundness and utility.This thesis is based on the excavated documents and archives from such classics as The Yellow Emperor’s Four Classics, Yiyin Jiuzhu, Guanzi, Shenzi, the Outer Chapter of Zhuangzi, Yiwenzi,, Heguanzi, Wenzi, Lushi Chunqiu and Huainanzi. With the multidisciplinary methodology based on the studies of historic studies, philosophy and political sciences, the meticulous and comprehensive analisis of the Taoism application of the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi has been achieved in this thesis. The philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi has been correlated with the contemporary political status quo of China and unveil the philosophy of liberty, science, democracy, justice and the rule of law in the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi. Based on the analysis of the contemporary political system and political philosophy, the specific advice for the construction of political system and reform has been proposed.This thesis unveil the essence of the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi, which is elaborated as Wu Wei (creative quietude), the art of letting-be and following the natural way, naming and punishment and cultivation. Originating from the Wu Wei of Laozi and Zhuangzi, The philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi combined the confucianist Benevolence and virtues, with the ruling Confucianist philosophy of etiquette. the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi also borrowed the methodology and philosophy of legalism, which makes the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi more feasible, practical and positive.The philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi attaches great importance to the practice of following the natural ways and specific conventionas, which is not only important for personal cultivation, but also the state management by the emperors. The relevant change and modification of political administration includes both the change with seasonal changes and the modification with the times, in an effort the combat the conservative and rigid ideology. The philosophy of punishment and cultivation combines Yin and Yang and punishment and cultivation, which advocates the combined utilization of punishment and cultivation is paramount and benevolence is superior to punishment.The profoundness of the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi has demonstrated its stark modernity, in the context of updated reform which is being carried out in China, of which the political philosophy and wisdom has attracted even more popularity. The philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi holds that a public spirit will rule all under the sky when the great Way prevails and the stated must be administered according to the guidelines of law. Such philosophy can provide great inventive to the reform policy, scientific legislation and perfected governance. The philosophy of following the natural way has taken shape gradually accordingly the changes of status quo, which follows Tao, the Way and the rational principle of law. The ruling party of China has the scientific outlook of development and practices the policy which keeps pace with the times and adheres to the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi. The philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi gives further incentives to the application of confucialist naming and Taoist namelessness, which can be utilized in the perfection of the government administration and management, governmental specialization to avoid bureaucracy and formalism. The philosophy of punishment and cultivation is the core of the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi, which indicates that the superstructure caters for the needs of the social-economic base and also offer guidance to the social-economic base. All the endeavors that helps the economic development and enhancement of the life can be deemed as benevolence. Accordingly, all the combats against the destruction of economy and disturbance of the peace and order can be regarded as punishment. The philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi has profound impact on the development of democracy and the perfection of legislature and legislation under the context of socialist reform and construction.This thesis aims to pay tribute to the philosophy of Emperor Huang and Laozi and propose the modern utilization of the philosophy in an effort to resolved the present problems.