《黄帝四经》“物曲成”的道德实践论

《黄帝四经》作为道家的重要内容之一,至今没有得到应有的推重,这是有目共睹的事实,而对其道德思想的总结也不例外。其道德实践以万物为主体,以"物曲成"为价值目标;虽然采用从家到国的推进陈式,但不同于道家以"道"为个人修养内容的从家到国的一般形式;在方法上则选择了具有道家特色的因循行为,为价值目标的最终实现奠定了基础。"物曲成"是道家从效果论出发育养人的最典型的表达,明显区别于儒家,并且影响到魏晋玄学思想家,在历史上产生了深远的影响,也为西方思想家作为区别于儒家"控制的"模式的概括。在尊重个体并为其发展能力、创造实现自身价值的最好条件、以凝聚成最大社会合力的方面,在今天仍然值得思考和借鉴。

On the Moral Practice of "Fulfilling All Worldly Things" in Huang Di Si Jing

Si Jing,an important part of Taoism,has not received adequate attention as it should,and the summary of its moral thinking is no exception.Its moral practice centers on all the worldly things,and pursues the goal of "fulfilling all worldly things".Although it follows the family-to-state cliche,it differs from the usual family-to-state form of Taoist concept of individual cultivation which centers on "Tao".In terms of methods,it follows the tradition-following mode which is characteristic of,and lays foundation for the ultimate realization of goals.The concept of "fulfilling all worldly things",as a typical expression of Taoist theory about cultivating people,conspicuously different from the Confucian thought,leaving far-reaching influence in history.The concept of respecting individuals and fulfilling their potential talents is still significant for current reference.