Journal of Northeastern University(Social Science) ›› 2012, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (4): 289-294.DOI: -

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A Reflection on Zhang Zis Attitude towards Technology

GUO Ji-min1, LU Zheng2   

  1. (1. School of Philosophy, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; 2. College of Literature, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China)
  • Received:2011-12-01 Revised:2011-12-01 Online:2012-07-25 Published:2015-11-10
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Abstract: The relationship between the mankind and the object is a basic problem that human beings have to confront. From the perspective of Zhuang Zis philosophy, both the mankind and the object are under the framework of syncretism, distinct from the so-called technological model of mutual possession in the West. It is believed that such western attitudes towards technology might lead to some mischance such as corruption of morality, vacuity of life meaning and imbalance of the ecological environment. Zhang Zi attitude towards technology not only resembles the western philosophy, especially the post-modern philosophy, but also offers a chance to bridge the communication between the East and the West. At present, reflections upon technology carry significant implications to the human beings existence and sustainable development.

Key words: Zhuang Zi, technology, existence, communication

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