Between Poetry and Principle:Discourse Meaning of Discussion on Poem in Classified Conversations of ZHU Xi
The discourse on poetry in Classified Conversations of ZHU Xi exhibits a unique facet wherein ZHU Xi deliberately adopts a dialogic form for discussing poetry,aiming to highlight an integrated aesthetic of life in poetic creation.This text reveals the dialectical relationship between poetry and rational principle within the context of poetic discourse,advocating a vigorous and grand style of poetry that reflects ZHU Xi's system-atic aesthetic ideals and discursive strategies.Kant's analysis of the sublime provides a rational interpretation of ZHU's text,originally grounded in aesthetic experience and intuitive understanding,offering a cogent expla-nation as to why ZHU's preferred grand style more effectively embodies the close-to-Tao aesthetic,while also elucidating the significant features of ZHU's ideal poetic style.The discussion on poem in Classified Conversa-tions of ZHU Xi not only showcases his aesthetic refinement,distinguishing him from typical Neo-Confucian scholars,but also systematically exposes his profound exploration of aesthetic methods and his conscious engagement with the discursive practices essential for embodying the Tao.
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