Exploration the source and connotation of consciousness character in the traditional Chinese medicine mind-nature science from the word'Shishen'
Traditional Chinese medicine mind-nature science divides mind into three levels:soul,consciousness and will.These three concepts come from the'Sanshen theory'.This paper starts with the method of literature analysis and collation from the relationship between consciousness character and'Shishen',expounds the historical source and connotation significance of'Shishen'.The concept of consciousness character inherits and develops the concept of'Shishen',and has transformed it into a more clear,systematic and suitable concept for scientific research,laying a theoretical foundation for further research.
Traditional Chinese medicine mind-nature scienceShishenConsciousness characterConnotation inquiryConcept integration