Ecological Thoughts Of Taoism In The Pre-Qin Period And Its Contemporary Values

The pre-Qin period Taoism contains rich ecological thoughts,and the Taoist ecological thought shows through the whole “Tao” thought.These thoughts have attracted the attention of scholars both at home and abroad.Taoist ecological thought can provide a rich theoretical support for us to solve the current ecological crisis,and is a powerful theoretical source for us to build an ecological civilization system 。Taoism also has real reference significance for our current daily life.The pre-Qin period Tao ecological thoughts made systematically summarization from three aspects: natural view,moral view and technological view.The view of nature of pre-Qin period Taoist school is mainly based on the thought-harmony between man and nature and it took the principle “The Tao Emulates Nature” as standard of behavior.Taoist school believed that “Tao creates everything”,“Tao” is the root of all things,and “Tao” is the origin of the world.Taoist school believed that the universe is an organic whole,so people and nature should live in harmony;The pre-Qin period Taoist ecological moral view said that all things are equal,all things are in the balance,all things are in harmony state.Taoist school put forward the idea“everything is equal without nobleness or meanness” and “Equality of Things”.They believed that all things have their value and should not be divided into nobleness or meanness by at other’s disposal.People should know the common sense and maintaining the “harmony” of the entire universe,so that people can know it is time to stop and be satisfy,then the development of the nature resources will be done within the limits of natural tolerance;The pre-Qin period Taoist ecological technology view contains both the affirmation to science and technology and the worry about science and technology.Taoist school believed that “technology” cannot be separated from the “Tao”,and it advocated renounce wisdom,return to the simplicity of man,don’t be cunning and pay little attention to profit.Taoist school advocated the life style of push towards the Void and hold fast to Quietness and take no action.The pre-Qin period Taoist ecological thought plays a huge enlighten role to modern society under the context of the current ecological crisis.Modern people need to set up a overall harmonious concept to nature,adhere to the concept of sustainable development,choose a lifestyle that is conforming to nature,conducive to physicaland mental health,simple and effective,and promotes frugal consumption way.City should accelerate the upgrading and renovation of environmental protection in traditional industries.More environmentally-friendly high-tech industries will be built.Natural resources will be fully utilized in rural areas to promote eco-tourism.Nowadays,people need to apply the ecological wisdom of Taoism from the macro-strategy and various details of production and life.