Abstract

In terms of its theoretical significance,the virtue theory in the "Four Chapters"in Guanzi relieves the tension between the metaphysical position and common sense: a life in accordance with the "Dao"shall face the challenges from physiological needs and emotional experience. Through regarding the cognitive ability as the innate function of mind-heart and demonstrating the intellectual virtue with the principle of calmness and following,the"Four Chapters"argues that human beings can take part in and even dominate the evolution of the universe. The element of "following"( yin) implies that human beings are capable to master the"Dao"and the nature of all things in the world. In addition,it also develops a coherent discourse from ordinary language and previous ways to speak of "Dao".

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