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A Study On The Relativism Of Zhuangzi

Posted on:2008-07-11Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Y H LaFull Text:PDF
GTID:2155360215968997Subject:Chinese philosophy
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Zhuangzi this "poetic philosopher "stood on relativism position,from the four aspects knowing limitation of human ability knowing subjectivity of standard ,knowing change of targets and saying dilemma,having revealed and dispeled relatively the knowing obstacles of the average man,finally result in skepticism.However,Zhuangzi is different from ordinary skeptics and agnostics, in the course of seeking after the "truth", he does not doubt its highest original substance of - "Tao" the existence, he even passed a lot of fables provided us the mysterious "method of learn Tao ",such as "fast of mind ","sitting in forgetfulness ","gain the vision of one" and so on.Zhuangzi who is a skeptikos and an intuitioner,he took relativism as basis,combined skepticism with intuitivism is the main characteristic of his epistemology.Zhuangzi's epistemology is the theoretical pillars of his free ideals of life, as well as the transition methodology how to come true from negative fate to free and unfettered fate.His epistemology is not to reveal their sources on the original substance of the world,not for knowledge and learning, but through to" equalize all things","equalize in right and wrong" and the unique "method of learn Tao ", focused on the inner life of the self-cultivation,to enhance the realm of freedom for the inevitable result of life,thus opening up a unique beyond the limited nature of the ideological road.such skepticism epistemology corrected agnosticism philosophy,inspired people to suspect boldly and explore to both former theory and ideology.The cry for freedom countless lives over the years 2000 to support the sincere feeling of the soul, and far-reaching impact on China's moods art.Zhuangzi's mode of thinking to reject language and eliminate logic hindered China science development , his "indistinct" and "casual "attitude of knowledge and life to constitute 2000 years of history swallowed soul.Hume carried out completely the empiricism principle,attempting to establish a scientific system of humanity,so as to seek authoritative scientific knowledge base.To this aim, he started to utilize skepticism to criticize and reveal the inherent contradictions of these dogmatism of empiricism and rationalism. he used form of thinking and rigorous logic, on the basis of sense of experience and observation, accurately observed and revealed the capacity of humanity of functional, Hume made to draw conclusions of agnosticism to the source and nature of the concept and causal link,Hume didn't step beyond sense and limited human knowing capacity and scope, and found the secret mechanisms and principles to promote the mental activities, it influenced greatly the philosophy of Kant's Critique and modem Western philosophy development.Though Zhuangzi and Hume utilized skepticism to oppose the dogmatism and head for agnosticism, but They have more differences in the knowing targets,the skeptical objects and scope as well as the way of thinking and expression. Zhuangzi and Hume's epistemology difference is a microcosm of china and Western Philosophy.
Keywords/Search Tags:epistemology, skepticism, relativism, Tao
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