Ming in the Zhuangzi Neipian : enlightened engagement
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Journal of Chinese Philosophy
Publication Date
9-1-2013
Volume
40
Issue
3
First Page
527
Last Page
543
Abstract
In this article, we present an account of ming 明 in the Zhuangzi's Neipian in light of the disagreements among the thinkers of the time. We suggest that ming is associated with the Daoist sage's vision: he sees through the debaters' attempts to win the debates. We propose that ming is primarily a meta-epistemological stance, that is, the sage understands the nature of the debates and does not enter the fray; therefore he does not share the thinkers' anxieties. The sage takes his stance at the pivot of dao (daoshu 道樞) and, from there, responds to the different views limitlessly.
DOI
10.1111/1540-6253.12052
Print ISSN
03018121
E-ISSN
15406253
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Lai, K. K., & Chiu, W. W. (2013). Ming in the Zhuangzi Neipian: Enlightened engagement. Journal of Chinese Philosophy, 40(3), 527-543. doi: 10.1111/1540-6253.12052