Zhuangzi was a thinker, philosopher and writer in the mid-Warring States period. He founded Zhuangzi, an important school of philosophy in China. He is a representative of the Taoist school in the Warring States period after Laozi, and one of the main representatives of the Taoist school.
Zhuangzi consists of thirty-three chapters, which are divided into three parts: internal chapter, external chapter and miscellaneous chapter. Zhuangzi advocated "harmony between man and nature" and "governing by doing nothing". Tiandao Center still advocates "inaction"; The so-called "heaven", that is, the laws of nature, is irresistible and unchangeable.
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Zhuangzi advocated "harmony between man and nature" and "governing by doing nothing". His theory covered all aspects of social life at that time, but his spirit still converted to Laozi's philosophy. Zhuangzi once worked as a painter and lived in poverty, but he despised wealth, power, fame and fortune, trying to maintain an independent personality in troubled times and pursue carefree spiritual freedom. Feudal emperors paid special attention to Zhuangzi's important contribution in the history of China literature and thought. In the 25th year of Tang Kaiyuan, Zhuangzi was named "South China Real Person". Zhuangzi is also known as the Southern Classic of China. His articles are full of romanticism and have a far-reaching influence on later literature.
Zhuangzi's prose has a unique style among the pre-Qin philosophers, with numerous fables, strange imagination and vivid images. In addition, he is also good at using various metaphors, vivid and humorous, wise and profound. The article flowed out at will, and Wang Yang was wanton and interesting. Generally speaking, Zhuangzi's prose has a romantic style, which is rare in ancient prose and has won the admiration of countless literati.
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