Abstract
Su Shi articulated the theory of “giving form according to the thing” (suiwu fuxing) through various stages and texts. His discussions evolved from the way of Nature to the way of life and the way of essays, encompassing the theory of essence-function, the moral realm, the world realm, the aesthetic realm, and the theory of practice. Su Shi transformed logical speculation into life experience and conveyed the concept of Taoism in poetic creation. Consequently, his theory of “giving form according to the thing” embodies a complex interpretation of thought and vivid practical perception, reflecting both the influence of philosophical theory on literary concepts and practice and the transcendence of literary concepts and practice.
Keywords
“giving form according to the thing”, essence-function, realm, practice
First Page
170
Last Page
180
Recommended Citation
Chi, Liu. 2024. "Essence-Function, Realm and Practice: A New Interpretation on Su Shi's Theory of “Giving Form According to the Thing”." Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art 44, (5): pp.170-180. https://tsla.researchcommons.org/journal/vol44/iss5/17
