Transcendence and Nature in Chinese Philosophy: Man, Through the Eyes of Confucius, Laozi And Buddha

Abstract

This article analyzes the concepts of transcendence and nature in Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius, Laozi, and Buddha. While Confucius sees man as a social being adapted to moral standards in society, Laozi considers him to be a natural being who must live in harmony with nature. In Buddhism, however, the central place is occupied by the attainment of spiritual maturation, deliverance from illusion, and reaching a transcendental state. This article provides a comparative analysis of the approaches of these three philosophical currents to human nature, its perception of the self and its spiritual and spiritual elevation. Through philosophical ideas, the relationship between man and nature is revealed, as well as the content of transcendence.