The Thinking of Resonance (Kan-Ying) in Lu Shi Chun Qiu and Huai-nan Tzu
Author：Ping – Kun Chen
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Based on Taoism, Lu shi chun qiu and Huai-nan tzu are two classics of the Qin and Han dynasties. This study is centered on the thinking regarding ―Resonance‖ (Kan-Ying) and the philosophical views it involves. The study also analyzes and discusses the statements of resonant thinking in these two literary texts to offer an insight into this issue.
Starting with explaining the concept of ―Resonance‖, the study then points out the philosophical issues that resonant thinking focuses on. In this context, the study analyses the resonant statement of ―Essence-Energy‖ (Jing-Qi), which is a fundamental principle of ―similarity and sameness‖ in Lu shi chun qiu. Then, it discusses the resonant thought of the ―joint movement of Energy‖ and ―Communication between humans and the universe‖ in Huai-nan tzu. In addition, it illustrates that the inherited concepts of ―single-hearted devotion‖ and ―complete sincerity‖ can achieve the maximum effect of resonance in Lu shi chun qiu, and the idea that the ―complete sincerity‖ emphasizes the ability to exercise ―non-action‖ and to maintain ―emptiness-tranquility‖ in detail.
Finally, the study explores the concepts of ―Diachrony‖ and ―Synchronicity‖ related to resonant thinking so as to develop some other possible issues of philosophical research in the field of resonant thinking.