Value Rationality and Chinese Literary Theory: Comparative Literature Series

Author: Liu Wenyong
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: "Value Rationality and Chinese Literary Theory" is a doctoral dissertation with significant academic weight. The topic and its conceptualization are relatively novel and bold, full of creativity. The author addresses major debates and unresolved issues in the current academic field, demonstrating a strong sense of purpose and high relevance. The author points out that the value rationality or values in ancient Chinese literary theory have been misunderstood and criticized since modern times, to a certain extent "obscuring the true essence and spirit of ancient literary theory's value dimension." This argument offers valuable insights. In the discussion, the author presents many innovative perspectives, such as comparative and interpretive analyses of traditional moral education theory, aesthetic critique theory, metaphysical opening-down, and the dichotomy of external sovereignty and internal sainthood in ancient literary theory. The analysis is meticulous, capable of comparing both positively and negatively, possessing both longitudinal historical depth and lateral spatial tension, which is impressive and passionate, leaving a strong impact. Additionally, the author's theoretical reasoning is active, with a solid foundation in traditional studies, enabling him to bridge the past and present, traverse domestic and international contexts, and always cite credible sources, making his arguments well-founded and persuasive.