論《論語》中孔子所體現的「心之無對性」
Journal
臺大中文學報
Journal Volume
無
Journal Issue
42
Pages
1-51
Date Issued
2013
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Abstract
This article provides a new explanation of ��The Analects�� with the non-oppositeness of mind, to show Confucius's distinct exemplary personality and the basic thought he establishes for Confucianism, and to promote Chinese culture's extraordinary characteristics. Mind's non-oppositeness has early been discussed by contemporary Neo-Confucianists but still requires further exploration, for it has not been developed completely enough to become a consensus among scholars. This article, simultaneously presenting the unusualness of Confucius's life, models philosophical anthropology and develops four dimensions of mind's non-oppositeness: the relationships between one and himself, one and other people, one and the nature, and one and the supernatural. The relationship between one and himself involves the issues of rich and poor, life and death, and the mind itself. In Chinese tradition, the relationship between one and other people includes filial piety and the benevolence of offering others peace and security. When the mind constantly corresponds to the environment, the connection between the mind and the environment creates relationships between them. It becomes a barrier to mental freedom, and thus triggers one to transcend himself. The fact that this self-transcendence originates from the environment and the relationships, however, reinforces the environment's influence. Therefore , the essence of an existence can only be found when its original, natural, and independent status serves as the highest standard, which indicates that the non-oppositeness of mind best presents the nature of mind. The non-oppositeness of mind not only displays Confucius's unique personality but also manifests the spirit of Confucian culture.
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