Thesis--Wisconsin. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 324-351).

This thesis provides an exegesis of what might be considered a "core" chapter of the Chuang Tzu text. The "Ta Tsung Shih" chapter is "core" in that it can be demonstrably shown to represent a systematic crystallization of Chuang Tzu's philosophical system. Basically, this thesis consists of four parts. First, in the Introduction, an attempt is made to substantiate the suggestion that the "Ta Tsung Shih" chapter can be considered representative of Chuang Tzu's thought. Second, a section by section translation of the entire chapter is provided. In this translation, emendations in the text are made only when absolutely necessary to make sense of the otherwise unintelligible. Third, extensive annotation to the text is provided in note form, working on the premise that philosophical analysis must be preceded by a reconstruction of a reliable text. In compiling the annotation, we have made an effort to consult and collate the bulk of historically significant commentary and provide alternative interpretations where they arise. We have been particularly meticulous with respect to textual problems, attempting to employ methods of modern textual criticism where possible. We also explore historical allusions in some depth in order to provide the reader with the background to understand and appreciate the significance of these references. Finally, in Appendix I an annotated bibliography of Chinese commentaries is provided, complete with a listing of the text used, the date of the work, the format of the text, prejudices of the authors and occasionally, a subjective assessment of the individual worth of these commentaries. This translation and annotation of the "Ta Tsung Shih" chapter is presented as preliminary to a philosophical analysis of the actual content, which unfortunately but necessarily falls beyond the scope of this thesis. In this analysis, it is expected that Chuang Tzu's thought as presented in the "Ta Tsung Shih" chapter can be shown to be an internally consistent system of ideas which provides the reader with a unique, if not extremely, profound interpretation of his human situation. / Arts, Faculty of / Asian Studies, Department of / Graduate

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1980. / Also available in print.

Abstract A Study on the Application of Chuang-tzu¡¦s philosophy of life to Modern Life Chuang-tzu¡¦s philosophy of life is the wisdom of transcending sufferings and enjoying peace and stability both physically and spiritually. "The perfect man ignores self; the divine man ignores achievement; the true Sage ignores reputation." is the most ideal realm of human life. In order to reach the realm, one needs cultivation and fulfillment activities. ¡§have no need to depend on anything and have a happy excursion ¡¨,¡§I and everything therein are One¡¨, ¡§accept the natural course and sequence of things and live in obedience to it¡¨, ¡§fall in line with nature¡¨, and ¡¨ in morality, a guide¡¨are the core of Chuang-tzu¡¦s thought. Modern people lose their life significance. As a result, they feel dejected and depressed. If Chuang-tzu¡¦s philosophy of life is applied to educating modern people¡¦s mind, it will help people transcend suffering and liberate themselves from constraints. Education problems in Taiwan are complicated. If Chuang-tzu¡¦s philosophy of life is applied to dealing with education problems, the problems will be solved effectively. Now environmental disaster threatens the whole of civilization and endangers the lives on earth. If Chuang-tzu¡¦s philosophy of life is applied to solving environmental disaster, people will yield the sense of harmony with the world and there will be full of vitality on earth. Therefore, if Chuang-tzu¡¦s philosophy of life is applied in modern life, it will help us to transcend suffering, solve education problems, and deal with environmental disaster effectively. We should not only cherish it but also put it into practice. key words: Chuang-tzu, Chuang-tzu¡¦s philosophy of life, life suffering, education problems, environmental disaster

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This thesis encompasses a survey of contemporary environmental literature (1970s to the present) as it relates to the tenets of Taoist literature, specifically the Chuang Tzu and the Tao te Ching. The thesis also presents and evaluates pertinent criticisms concerning the practice of relating modern environmental problems to ancient Chinese philosophy. The thesis contains a preface that describes the historic roots of Taoism as well as an explanation of the Chinese terminology in the paper. The environmental literature is divided into three major groups and discussed in the three chapters of the paper. The three groups include mainstream environmentalists, deep ecology, and ecofeminism.

本文是對閩粵移民史的一個片斷作個案研究， 著重的是移民台灣時的動 機與在台灣的適應及其市街聚落的建立， 並以十八世紀的新莊街作為個 案，探討移民在市街級的區域內，移墾的歷程，其中包含草地開墾、 水 利建設、與市街的建立等。全文共分五章敘述。第一章是前言，論述移民 史是歷史學的一重要課題， 特別是移民的經驗是台灣人長時期以來共有 的記憶，為解台灣移民史， 須將研究的架構置於閩粵移民史之下，並介 紹新莊地區的相關歷史研究成果。第二章探討漢人移民前的新莊自然與人 文環境。 自然環境著重與人類聚落形成有關的因素，分別以地形、氣候 兩主題說明對漢人的居住地、 水源、農業生產與交通等的影響；人文環 境說明漢人在移入新莊之前， 本地有長時期的住民生活史，本章根據荷 蘭人、漢人的文獻， 試圖說明新莊平埔族的活動及外人對他們理解的轉 變， 並注意其聚落地理位置與族群規模。第三章是移民過程的研究，首 先討論移民的原因， 認為人口壓力說對於原因的解釋，過於簡化，而必 須注意十六、七世紀以來閩粵的經商、 移民傳統以及清朝與荷蘭、明鄭 等政權爭鬥中， 台灣的地位的突出與統治者的經營。其次，台灣成為移 民的有利環境， 不是台灣本來即適合漢人居住，而是移民與環境間的互 動中改變了環境。新莊的實證研究，可以見到當時的開墾模式， 即番社 ──墾戶──佃戶的生產關係，以及開墾淡水河西岸平原的四大墾戶系統 ， 其中以林天成墾號與新莊的關係最密切，林天成租業後來林成祖取得 ， 不久又賣與張廣福墾號。第四章論述移民聚落的形成，以新莊街為例 ，敘述新庄街的建立， 在漢人移墾初期，新庄街是台北盆地最重要的市 街，政治、經濟、 與宗教的重心。本章討論其市街建立年代、位置，以 及最興盛時期的聚落規模。第五章為結論，將本文主要觀點及研究所得簡 要概述， 並提出一些研究上的缺失與值得進一步探討的歷史課題。

Wu Wen-ying is not only an undoubtedly important figure in the history of ci poetry, but also a controversial ci poet. Since the late song dynasty, reviewers have been having different opinions about Wu Wen-ying's ci poetry, praising or criticizing. It is a special phenomenon in the history of ci criticism. This issue is worthy of further exploring both in the work itself, reader response, etc. Therefore, in this dissertation the author uses Wolfgang Iser¡¦s ¡§artistic¡¨ and ¡§aesthetic¡¨ concepts to discuss text and the reader response, researching in the art form of Wu Wen-ying's ci poetry and the reviewers¡¦ criticism. Since the latter involves the reader responses in different times, this dissertation further elaborates through Hans Robert Jauss¡¦ concepts of ¡§horizon of expectation¡¨ and ¡§reception history.¡¨ As for the art form, this dissertation discusses two parts in Wu Wen-ying's ci poetry, ¡§the organization of writing¡¨ and the ¡§diction,¡¨ in order to explore the nature of its art form. The structure and composition of ¡§the organization of writing¡¨ and the ¡§diction¡¨ are relevant to the overall organization and each word in the text; Therefore, in ¡§the organization of writing¡¨, it will research in the ¡§design of time and space¡¨ and the ¡§arrangement of fiction and reality.¡¨ As for the ¡§diction¡¨ is concerned, the creative approach is analyzed by the ¡§image,¡¨ ¡§allusion,¡¨ ¡§substitute word,¡¨ and so on, and their possible impacts on reading. Moreover, regarding the history of ci criticism, this dissertation shows the criticism of Wu Wen-ying's ci poetry by ci poetry schools and ci poet groups in different times, through ¡§synchronic¡¨ and ¡§diachronic¡¨ approach and Hans Robert Jauss¡¦ concept of ¡§reception history.¡¨ After discussing ci poets¡¦ criticism, the other chapter of this dissertation will further examine on why Wu Wen-ying's ci poetry is so controversial. Each ci poetry school has different aesthetic orientation and horizon of expectation which affect its criticism. Thus, in this chapter there is further discussion about the reasons through ¡§review standards¡¨ and ¡§reading mode.¡¨ Finally, the conclusion summarizes the preceding three parts, the art form, reviewers¡¦ criticism on Wu Wen-ying's ci poetry, and the reason why Wu Wen-ying's ci poetry is controversial.

Thesis (M.CM)--Hong Kong Baptist University, 2006. / Dissertation submitted to the School of Chinese Medicine. Includes bibliographical references.

This project has evolved from my own observation of our deteriorating living environments. I am exploring the development of a visual story to represent my contemplation of humankind's consumption, and how it endangers the balance of the natural world. Through drawing and animation, I hope to develop a visual language and an approach to storytelling that will inspire people to think about balancing economic, environmental, and ethical issues in design and development, and to advocate a simple honest life and noninterference with the necessary course of natural events.