Title: From Uncrowned King to the Sage of Profound Greatness
Abstract:Chapter 12 From Uncrowned King to the Sage of Profound Greatness Confucius and the Analects in Early Medieval China Alan K. L. Chan, Alan K. L. ChanSearch for more papers by this author Alan K. L. Cha...Chapter 12 From Uncrowned King to the Sage of Profound Greatness Confucius and the Analects in Early Medieval China Alan K. L. Chan, Alan K. L. ChanSearch for more papers by this author Alan K. L. Chan, Alan K. L. ChanSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Paul R. Goldin, Paul R. GoldinSearch for more papers by this author First published: 25 August 2017 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118783863.ch12 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary This chapter explores the question of Confucius as a sage of "profound greatness" who embodies the fullness of Dao in his being (xuansheng 玄聖). It also discusses briefly the development of Lunyu learning in early medieval China. Xuanxue is often translated as "neo-Daoism". The merit of this translation is that it points to a new hermeneutical engagement with tradition, with a sharp focus on the concept of Dao. The idea of Confucius as a sage of profound greatness, wonders, and mystery opens up a rich space for intellectual development. Whereas suwang may be of particular value to understanding the Confucius of history, xuansheng brings the sage into the present, into the thick of philosophical debate about the source, direction, and end of human existence. Different views on whether the sage experiences emotions can be found already in the Zhuangzi. The Zhuangzi argues that all phenomena ultimately rest on stillness and quiescence. A Concise Companion to Confucius RelatedInformationRead More
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-08-25
Language: en
Type: other
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