1, Zhuangzi thinks that the freedom of individual life is limited, because people are always restricted and bound by various factors, and can't really fly freely. He advocates getting rid of the fetters of the secular world, pursuing the infinite freedom of the mind and reaching a carefree state. In his view, true freedom is not arbitrary, but transcends the bondage of the secular.
2. Beyond personal limitations, to achieve the realm of unity with Tao and breathing with heaven and earth. Zhuangzi put forward the theory of "Homogeneous Things" in "Happy Travel", arguing that everything ultimately comes down to the same root, namely Tao. He believes that only the concepts of difference, right and wrong, dignity and longevity can be transcended. Only in this way can we truly realize spiritual freedom and liberation.
3. Zhuangzi also put forward the idea of "governing by doing nothing", arguing that individuals should conform to the laws of nature and not overemphasize their desires and wills, so as to avoid falling into endless struggles and troubles. Only by conforming to nature can we achieve true freedom.
4. Carefree travel is an important part of Zhuangzi's philosophy, which not only expresses Zhuangzi's pursuit of individual life freedom, but also reveals his profound thinking on the relationship between man and nature, man and society.
The history of Zhuangzi
1, Zhuangzi (about 369 BC-about 286 BC), named Zhou, was a Mongolian in the Warring States Period. He was a representative of the Taoist school in the middle of the Warring States period, a thinker, philosopher and writer, and one of the main founders of Taoist theory. Zhuangzi should not be employed by Chu Weiwang because he stands for freedom. He only worked as a lacquer garden official in the Song Dynasty, and was known as the "proud lacquer garden official" in history, and was regarded as a model of local officials.
2. His earliest thought of "sage inside and king outside" has a far-reaching influence on Confucianism. He has a profound insight into the principles of the Book of Changes, pointing out that the Book of Changes is based on yin and yang, and his "three tones" thought is consistent with the three talents in the Book of Changes. His literary imagination is extremely rich, his language is flexible and changeable, and he can make subtle and unspeakable philosophies fascinating, which is called "the philosophy of literature, the literature of philosophy".
3. His works are included in the book Zhuangzi, and his representative works include Free Travel, Theory of Everything, Master of Health, etc. According to legend, Zhuangzi tried to live in seclusion in Nanhua Mountain and was buried here. Therefore, at the beginning of Tianbao, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was named as a South China True Man, and the book Zhuangzi was also regarded as the South China True Classic.