The Theoretical Meaning of Qi in the Metaphysics and Aesthetics of the Wei and Jin Dynasties

Philosophy and Culture 33 (8):67-81 (2006)
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Chuang-tzu in the universe occur on the structure of the discussion on the use of I, highlighting the "gas" of the media elements in the universe, this study cosmology Zhuangzi gasification development in the context of Qin and Han, Shao-out their form and aesthetics of Neo-Taoism outline discussion . Then, in the Liu Shao "Portraits", dealt with Guo Xiang Ji Kang and spirit of self-generated gas were so intrinsic that stand point, the convergence of Pi, Liu Xie Wei and Jin Dynasties, especially the period of literary criticism Jian "text to gas Lord, "" generous of any gas, "the review, carried out the" gas "concept in the Wei and Jin Dynasties theory of metaphysics and aesthetics Duo Yun Yi. Zhuang Zi employed Lao Zi's argumentative framework to construct his theory about the genesis of the universe, highlighting "qi", the interface of the elements of the universe. This article is made to review the development of Zhuang Zi's Qi-hua cosmology in the Pre-Qin Period and the Han Dynasty, describing the guidelines of the resulting Wei and Jin metaphysics and aesthetics. Then on the basis of Liu Shao's "Ren Wu Zhi" , Ji Kang's appearance-sprite theory, and Guo Xiang's natural-endowment theory, the writer goes on to discuss Tsao Pi and Liu Xie's reviews about the literary criticism of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, especially the one of the Jian An Period-"qi as the main thing in literature" and kangkairenqi -to reveal the theoretical meanings of the concept, "qi", in the metaphysics and aesthetics of the Wei and Jin Dynasties

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