Modern Interpretation and Reconstruction of Laozi's Human Nature Thought

Author: Tang Xiongshan
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The human nature model of Lao Zhuang is divided into three levels: Da-xing (Dao-nature), Xing-xing (Form-nature), and Shi-xing (Tendency-nature). Lao Zhuang provides a relatively thorough discussion on the characteristics, connotations, and relationships among these three levels. The relationship between human nature and object nature, as well as the relationship among different human natures, are important aspects of Lao Zhuang's human nature philosophy. According to Lao Zhuang's perspective, Da-xing is the common, core, and fundamental attribute of all things in the world. At the Xing-xing and Shi-xing levels, while there are distinctions between humans and things, there are still many similarities. Like all ancient Chinese thinkers, Lao Zhuang's thought ultimately focuses on real-world society, making the governance or management of this society a key component of his human nature philosophy. It can be said that this monograph on Lao Zhuang's human nature philosophy is, in essence, also a monograph on management, as it focuses on and reflects on the concept of "big management."