A Brief Analysis of The Ideal Personality of "Zhuangzi" and the Righteousness of "Health Master"

Zhiyue Lv

doi:10.6918/IJOSSER.202507_8(7).0037

Authors

Zhiyue Lv

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202507_8(7).0037

Keywords:

Ideal personality; spiritual liberation; health preservation.

Abstract

This paper explores the ideal personality depicted in Zhuangzi and the philosophical insights from the Treatise on Health Master. Zhuangzi's philosophy emphasizes spiritual liberation and a carefree, unrestrained mindset, offering a refuge from societal pressures. The ideal personalities—'the supreme person,' 'the divine person,' and 'the sage person'—embody transcendence and harmony with nature. The Treatise on Health Master discusses the balance between finite life and infinite desires, advocating for aligning with natural laws ("Yuan Du") to achieve mental and physical well-being. Through parables like Pao Ding's Ox-Cutting, Zhuangzi illustrates the importance of following inherent principles to attain mastery and inner peace. The paper highlights how Zhuangzi's teachings encourage detachment from materialism and acceptance of life's natural flow, fostering spiritual fulfillment and societal harmony.

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