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From Lao-tzu to the Four Articles of Guan Zi:The Theoretical Conversion of "Tao" and "Mind"

Qiang Wang

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There is a theoretical premise for the proposal of mind theory,which uses essence and energy to explain Tao.The four articles in Guan Zi depict the relationship between Tao and moral,from objective description of the generation of universe to the nature of mind.The theory of human nature stated in these articles is deeply rooted in the gasification of continuity,and the heart and fine,gas and god,and even Tao all share the same nature.People,by cultivation of the Mind,can go through Tao,overcome the limit to get a breakthrough,and become one with all the creatures.

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There is a theoretical premise for the proposal of mind theory,which uses essence and energy to explain Tao.The four articles in Guan Zi depict the relationship between Tao and moral,from objective description of the generation of universe to the nature of mind.The theory of human nature stated in these articles is deeply rooted in the gasification of continuity,and the heart and fine,gas and god,and even Tao all share the same nature.People,by cultivation of the Mind,can go through Tao,overcome the limit to get a breakthrough,and become one with all the creatures.

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There is a theoretical premise for the proposal of mind theory,which uses essence and energy to explain Tao.The four articles in Guan Zi depict the relationship between Tao and moral,from objective description of the generation of universe to the nature of mind.The theory of human nature stated in these articles is deeply rooted in the gasification of continuity,and the heart and fine,gas and god,and even Tao all share the same nature.People,by cultivation of the Mind,can go through Tao,overcome the limit to get a breakthrough,and become one with all the creatures.

Key concepts: Guan, Creatures, Premise, Philosophy, Epistemology, Energy (signal processing), Aesthetics, History

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