英文摘要 |
Dong Zhongshu's teachings on yin-yang and wuxing is a classic element of Han Confucian thought. Nevertheless, Dong's teachings have caused four principal irresolvable questions among scholars. Firstly, what kind of association is there between yin-yang and wuxing in Dong's eyes? Can yin-yang and wuxing be theorized separately? Secondly, is there any rank or order between yin and yang? Does the theory of yin-yang conform to the theory of zhonghe? Thirdly, how do the theories of wuxing and santong relate to each other? Finally, is there enough evidence to support Dong's theory of the harmony between heaven and man? Dong's theory of heaven and man is basically positioned once the first three aforementioned questions are addressed. The result of the fourth question can show that the fundamental direction of this theory makes an important contribution to the history of thought. |