| Issue No. |
Issue 34 |
| Title |
The Concept of Ta Tung (the Great Harmony) Recited in 〈Liy?n, Book of Rites〉 |
| Author |
Lin, Su-ying |
| Page |
1~30 |
| Abstract |
Many scholars who study the Confucianism are in the Chapter of Ta Tung (The Great Harmony) in 〈Liy?n, Book of Rites.〉Some researchers have argued that Ta Tung is irrelevant to Confucianism. This article examines the concept of the Great Harmony and supports the assertion that it is derived from Confucianism. First I address the purpose of this article. Second, I inspect the author of Ta Tung. Third, I illustrate the ideal nation suggested by Confucianism that is based on the prosperity of society and enhanced by the system of ritual rules. Further, the Great Harmony will be fulfilled when a nation is governed by means of rites. Finally, I conclude that that world with Great Harmony is the Utopia of Confucianism. One shall realize the profound meaning of the concept and put in practice for the modern society.
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| Keyword |
Liy?n (governance by means of rites), the concept of Ta Tung (the Great Harmony), a society of prosperity, the ritual system, the meaning of practice. |
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