庄子无用之用的另一种解读

一般认为,庄子的无用之用是以隐喻的方式对自然无为之道的拟说。任何物只要运用得法,都能带来大用;一切用都资大道的无用而成其用。即是说,它关注这样一个问题:道和物的用是什么?本文认为应该继续追问下面一个问题:用对物意味着什么?尤其是,无用之用对物的意义意味着什么?无用之用就是通,是对道的通达,它以伟大力量守护物的意义;同时,它显示了庄子与其时代的遭遇方式。

Another Interpretation of Zhuangzi's Utility of Futility

It is generally recognized that Zhuangzi's futility of utility metaphorically signifies the natural futility of Tao. Everything can bring out great utility of it if it is exercised properly. All the utility becomes itself in the light of the futility of Great Tao. That is, it concerns a question what are Tao and the utility of things. This paper thinks the understanding should be taken further: what does utility mean to things, and particularly what does futility of utility mean to things? Acquiring discernment of Great Tao, futility of utility defends the sense of things with great power, and displays the manner with which Zhuangzi confronted his time.