Interpretation of The Concept of"Empathizing"and Related Terms in Ancient Chinese Novel Criticism
In traditional Chinese literary criticism,the concept of"Empathizing(体认)"and related terms used in the do-mains of poetry,painting,calligraphy,and drama have found new development in the field of novel criticism.Terms such as"aroused interest and desire","putting oneself in other's position","practicing samadhi",and"using the small as a meta-phor for the big"and so on mostly carry implications like"remotely feeling the emotions","imagining the situation",and"comprehending the principles".This kind of empathetic creative concept emphasizes on"speculation"and"imagination"as its essence while seeking logical consistency with reality and emotions as its ultimate goal.It is different from the usual expe-riential approach that focuses on personal involvement or firsthand experience.By reorganizing and connecting this series of related terms,a systematic theory of creative empathy can be formed along with aesthetic principles for reception.
terminology connectingputting oneself in other's positionempathize and experiencepracticing samadhireasonable situation
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