The Relationship between"Mental ArtsVol.2"and"InnerEvils"in Guanzi and Their Life Philosophy
The four Taoist essays in Guanzi,including"Mental ArtsVol.1","Mental ArtsVol.2","White Heart"and"InnerEvils",are mainly focused on cultivating and nourishing the mind.They are often grouped for research purposes,and the relationship between"Mental Arts Vol.2"and"Inner Evils"is still on controversy.To solve this problem,it is necessary to delve into the text and conduct comprehensive analysis.Through analysis,it is found that"Mental Arts Vol.2"and"Inner Evils"are of interdependent relationship that is different from the Jing Zhuan relationship,each essay with its own positioning and theme.Meanwhile,"Inner Evils"embodies a strong theoretical systematicity,especially in constructing a systematic philosophy of life in the aspect of"JingQi",which is an advancement of the previous concept of life.