Research On The Theory Of Heaven-Human Telepathy In Huainanzi

As a masterpiece of Huang Lao Theory,"Huainanzi"was accomplished at the turning point from the times of Pre-Qin scholars to Han Dynasty Confucian Classics.It contains rich and distinctive ideas of heaven-human telepathy,Which widely absorbs related theories of former philosophers and makes them into a system with the concept of "Qi".However,for a long time it didn't get due attention from academic circles,so it still has much research potential.The paper will be divided into the following sections:The exordium traces the origins of the theoryof heaven-human telepathy,combing it's development history from a simple faith to systematic and theoretical thought.Such a kind of theory originate from the ancient cultural tradition of respecting and worshiping Tiandao,and it's ethical dimension is always more important than it's theological dimension.By investigating the cultural atmosphere in Early Han Dynasty,the exordium further analyze why "exploring the relationship between universe and human" becomes the main theme,and why ideas of heaven-human telepathy in Huainanziis enough to be seen as systematic thought.Chapter 1 systematically combs the connotation of this theory.Firstly,the paper takes the cosmology that "vital energy filled universe" as the foundation of the theory and discuss how it develops the Pre-Qin Taoist cosmology.Secondly,the paper takes JingQi Theory as the Key link of the theory,and summarizes ideas of this book about the form,medium,characterization of heaven-human telepathy and human initiative in this Interaction.Lastly,the paper takes Tao theory as the value destination of the theory,and clarify the value orientation of "worshiping the Tao and honoring virtue",the historical view that "Mankind has gradually declined from the golden age",and the political ideal based on the idea of "Doing nothing will lead to accomplishing anything".Chapter 2 studies the ideology features of the theory.Based on the overall frame of Taoist heaven-human ideology,It absorbs and Integrates various theories about heaven-human telepathy.It's the most important feature,which shows the strong inclusiveness of Huang Lao Theory.Secondly,the paper tries to clarify the exact relationship between"Tian" and "Tao" in Taoist philosophy,thus pointing out that the theoryof heaven-human telepathy in Huainanzi is guided and regulated by the concept "Tao".In this aspect it can be compared with Dong Zhongshu's theory.Besides,the paper emphasize that the theory in general adhere to the standpoint that all things are generated by "Qi".And it's naturalistic attitude and the spirits of holding a reservation for the unknownt is very Commendable and valuable.Chapter 2 discusses the historical position and modern evaluation of the theory.As for the study of heaven-human telepathy,contemporary scholars mostly turn to Dong Zhongshu and pay little attention to Huainanzi,it results from a Simplistic and conceptualized understanding of the thoughts of Han Dynasty.By making a comparison with Dong,the paper try to highlight the unique value and position of Huainanzi's theory in history.In order to make an objective evaluation,first we have to Jump from the inherent impression of such theory,then we must grasp its dominant characteristics and Try to understand the way it talk about Tao with various things.So that we can discuss its'scientific value and humanistic value with a objective and honest attitude.The paper is based on the development of heaven human ideology in ancient China,clarifying the connotation,characteristic and historical position of the theory of heaven-human telepathy in Huainnazi.On the one hand,the author,by analyzing the relationship between Huainanzi and Pre-Qin Philosophers,try to find out it's ideological origins,especially considers how it is influenced by Lao-zhuang philosophy and Huang Lao theory.On the other hand,the author pay attention to the ideological and cultural background in Early Han Dynasty,in order to make a comparative study of Huainanzi and Dong Zhongshu.The paper emphasize an attitude of sympathetic understanding more than criticism,thus we may be able to restore the true theoretical connotation of the theory.