An Interpretative Analysis of Dong Zhongshu's Concept of "Grand Unification"
Dong Zhongshu's political concept of "Grand Unification" reflects the profound and righteous meaning of the Tian Yuan. Through deep insight into the natural world,Dong Zhongshu excavated and ex-tracted the internal "Yuan" mechanism hidden within it,which connected time and space to unify the world. In theory,the generative mechanism of the "Yuan" endows human and objects with benevolentand upright qualities in a latent way,embedding innate qualities in rulersand thereby providing a prerequisite for the polit-ical preparation of the kingly way.On a practical level,within the framework of "Heaven does not change,and the Dao does not change",the essence of TianYuan is the fundamental value correction and guidance of the real political order,objectively constructing a situation towards unification. Therefore,in the process of historical evolution,whether in the proactive or passive transformation and adjustment of specific dynasties or political system,the implicit influence of the natural inevitability of the"Tian Yuan" is evident.Dong Zhong-shu's "Grand Unification" ideology directly shaped the political system of the national unity.
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