An Introduction to Guo Xiang′s Moral Philosophy

As a major figure of Neo-Taoist philosophy in Wei-Jin Period,Guo Xiang wanted to construct a universal system of value and norms,i.e.moral philosophy by annotating Zhuang Tzu.However,the principle of individuality may lead to ethical egoism: individual happiness was acknowledged as the standard of moral value;the principal of non-action could not bring about universal norm;Duhua theory provided metaphysical foundation for individuality.As all of ethical egoism,Guo Xiang′s moral philosophy would cancel the probability of moral life.