A Three-Dimensional Dialectic of Views of the Body in Zhuangzi: Symbol Deconstruction, Blending Techniques, and Exchange of Qi Transformation
Vol. 42 No. 1 03/2012
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Title |
A Three-Dimensional Dialectic of Views of the Body in Zhuangzi: Symbol Deconstruction, Blending Techniques, and Exchange of Qi Transformation |
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Author |
Lai, Hsi-san |
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Genre |
Article |
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Pages |
1-43 |
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Language |
Chinese |
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Key words |
Zhuangzi莊子, body, ritual and propriety, language, deconstruction, technique, qi氣 |
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Abstract |
This paper discusses the holistic view of the body in Zhuangzi 莊子. Zhuangzi’s treatment of the body can be analyzed from three angles. First, criticism of the body from a ritual and propriety aspect expresses a spirit of symbol deconstruction. Second, the artisanal view of the body sees it as a spirit of blending techniques. Third, from a transcendent view of the body of the zhenren (True Man), a spirit of exchange of qi 氣 transformation is expressed. This paper further analyzes the dialectical relationship among these three aspects. Finally, a complete view of the body in Zhuangzi is defined in the seamless integration of the body as a symbol and the qi transformation of the body. |