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On the Thought about the Human Being's Psychology in Taoism

Yang Yuhui

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In Taoism, the mind of Human Being is the heart or Shen. According to it, the mind is divided into inborn one and acquired one. The mind plays a role of dictation in the body of person. The function for mind is cognizing for every things and controlling for body itself.The mind and body cannot be cut apart and Taoism regards man as one unity of mind and body.

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In Taoism, the mind of Human Being is the heart or Shen. According to it, the mind is divided into inborn one and acquired one. The mind plays a role of dictation in the body of person. The function for mind is cognizing for every things and controlling for body itself.The mind and body cannot be cut apart and Taoism regards man as one unity of mind and body.

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In Taoism, the mind of Human Being is the heart or Shen. According to it, the mind is divided into inborn one and acquired one. The mind plays a role of dictation in the body of person. The function for mind is cognizing for every things and controlling for body itself.The mind and body cannot be cut apart and Taoism regards man as one unity of mind and body.

Key concepts: Taoism, Mind–body problem, Psychology, Function (biology), Human body, Philosophy, Epistemology, Human being

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