This book aims to study
Toni Morrison's works in
the viewpoint of
Confucianism, which is the
core of Chinese traditional
philosophy. It focuses on
the relationship between
Heaven and human,
aiming to reach the
harmony and coexistence
of Heaven and human.
The reason for doing this
research derives from
Morrison's connection with
Confucianism. Morrison
has been to China and
experienced Chinese life
based on Confucianism in
the 1980s. Maxine Hong
Kingston, who is a Chinese
American female writer,
has been a literary friend
with Morrison for a long
time. It is natural that they
have influenced each other
on their thoughts.
Morrison's experience as
an editor in Random
House led her to learn the
Eastern philosophy.
目录
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Toni Morrison and Her Works
1.2 Literature Review
1.3 Significance and Methods
1.4 Confucian "Unity of Heaven and Human"
1.5 Outline of the Book
Chapter 2 Relationship Between Human and Nature
2.1 Disharmonious Relationship Between Human and Nature
2.1.1 Destruction and Domination of Nature
2.1.2 Alienation from Nature
2.2 Harmonious Relationship Between Human and Nature
2.2.1 Natural Lifestyle
2.2.2 Spiritual Support from Nature
Chapter 3 Relationship Between Human and Society
3.1 Relationship Between Parents and Children
3.1.1 Distorted Paternal Love
3.1.2 Abnormal Maternal Love
3.1.3 Filial Piety of Children
3.2 Social Relationship with Others in Society
3.2.1 Distorted Social Relations
3.2.2 Construction of Harmonious Social Relations
Chapter 4 Relationship Between Human and Self
4.1 Loss of Self-Identity Caused by Disharmonious Relationship with Self
4.1.1 Lack of Morality and Virtues
4.1.2 Lack of Self-Love and Self-Value
4.2 Construction of Harmonious Relationship with Self
4.2.1 Exploration of Morality and Virtues
4.2.2 Awareness of Self-Love and Self-Value
Chapter 5 Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgement
