英文摘要 |
Contemporary studies on Wei-Jin metaphysics are mostly based on the reconciling of Confucianism and Taoism. This paper will revisit the connotation and objective of Confucian ethical code by analysing the magnum opus of Wei-Jin metaphysics - Wang Bi and Guo Xiang's Theory of Renyi. First of all, it is important to be clear about the fundamental principles of Confucianism and its meaning in-between the lines. Second, by analysing important works and previous research, this paper will review Wang Bi and Guo Xiang's thoughts on Renyi in terms of Confucian ethical code, so as to compare the ideology of Confucianism and Taoism, and reflect on the controversies on the details of the reconciling of Confucianism and Taoism. Three major directions will be employed in the discussion of this paper, they include: 1. Clarify the fundamental differences between Confucianism and Taoism based on Wang Bi & Guo Xiang's Theory of Renyi. 2. Identify the variance between Wang Bi and Guo Xiang's thoughts on Renyi, through discussion on their practices of self-cultivation. 3. Indicate the significance of Wang and Guo's studies on Scholasticism and Nature in times by discussing their projections of the ideal state of Renyi theory, which will lead to a reflection whether there is still room for deliberation on the connotation of Wei-Jin metaphysics, hoping to enrich the diversity of Wei-Jin metaphysics study prospective. |