The Theory Of Creative Evolution In Shaw's Drama

The Theory of Creative Evolution is the thought which George Bernard Shaw praised highly. He once said," It is my religion. It is the religion of 20th century. " That refers to the theory of Creative Evolution. George Bernard Shaw specifically write two dramas which are Man and Superman and Back to Methuselah .Of course, there is not much positive publicity to the idea in George Bernard Shaw's dramas, but the influnce of theory of Creative Evolution and the sparks of his other thoughts could be seen through various roles and conflicts of his dramas. At the turn of the century when the value system of Western was changing and crisis of faith was arising , George Bernard Shaw is even more certain to that the theory of Creative Evolution could save human and would lead human to a better direction. It's the only way to save humanity.In the first chapter,the proposal, constitution and origin of the theory of Creative Evolution of George Bernard Shaw are introduced. The theory of Creative Evolution which based on Voluntarism philosophy and the theory of evolution means Life Force philosophy. Life Force which could lead human to more advanced direction is the Willpower of universe. The coopration of the development of Life Force and human's intellect creats Superman. The theory of Creative Evolution idea of George Bernard Shaw comes from the evolution theory of Bergson and Lamarckism, as well as voluntarism of Schopenhauer and Nietzsche's superman philosophy.In the second chapter, the way of evolution of Fabianism is introduced. Fabianism is associated with the theory of Creative Evolution of George Bernard Shaw closely. The two of theories is praised highly. Fabianism is his political ideal, and to create his theory of evolution is the philosophical preference . Fabianism tries to carry out the gradual and improved principle, while the The Theory of Creative Evolution emphazis the experiment and reform to human's intellect in order to reach the ideal of perfect society. The theory of Creative Evolution is a qualitative leap in the requirements, that is, to create Superman. And the Fabian-style leader in George Bernard Shaw that is the Superman the construction of the image.In the third chapter,the female image in Shaw's drama and the relationship between the female and the theory of Creative Evolution are discussed. The female as nurturing has played a very important role in the process of human evolution. Female which is vectors of Life Force is on the initiative status,the Superman wish which the Life Force is to achieve is realized by female. And the actively involvement in social activities is not only driven by life force, but also is the elevation and reflection of value of female Because of the image of women, Superman has become a sacred and glorious.For the theory of Creative Evolution George Bernard Shaw, it can not simply be affirmed denial. It guided writer to much shine image and it also reflects the writer of social and human destiny with the thought of deep concern.