Journal of East China Normal University (Philosoph ›› 2010, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (3): 12-17.

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The Theory Of No-Existence ——Zhang Taiyan’s Utopia On The Basis Of Thusness-philosophy

Cai Zhidong   

  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2010-06-01 Published:2010-06-01
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Abstract: Usually, people think that Zhang Taiyan’s theory of no-existence is one kind of nihilism. However, such idea is right partly, even wrong. In fact, Zhang’s theory of no-existence is one kind of utopia. Because it is affected by time theory of monism, and it wants to resolve the predicaments with which modern China faced, it has the characteristic of modernity. Such utopia theory has deep basis in Zhang’s unique Thusness-philosophy, and its basic trait is real Freedom and Equality. Meanwhile, Zhang thinks that if we cross the period of nationalism and with the help of spiritual accomplishment method, we will reach such utopia.

Key words: the theory of no-existence, utopia, Zhang Taiyan