四大奇書倫理價值義蘊研究

Abstract

四大奇書的主題思想以及藝術表現其實頗有參差，並且在評價上各有相當大的爭議，其版本、時代的複雜性，使得前人多半採取個別處理的方式，而較少就四大奇書的主題思想、價值取向的共相進行討論。四大奇書由於雅俗文化思維的交涉，不約而同對宋明理學所制定的嚴格人倫尊卑關係，產生了一定程度的解構；然而其並不意味悖離儒家倫理，而是意味著向根本精神的復歸，是一種內部的自我修正。本文以小說敘事中的人倫關係之動態變化作為觀察徑路，以表層結構探析其內在義蘊，討論倫理價值在四大奇書中的體現以及變化，藉此對小說文本以及文化現象有進一步的詮釋，也對其成為經典之理由，有更為深入的認識。

Four Marvelous Masterpieces differentiate themselves from one another, in terms of thematic thought and artistic performance; how to evaluate Four Marvelous Masterpieces has aroused controversy. As a result, their complexity of various versions and unique times has caused previous researchers to delve into Four Marvelous Masterpieces respectively, rather than analyze the common ground – themes and values – of Four Marvelous Masterpieces. Because of the interaction between elegant and vulgar cultures, Four Marvelous Masterpieces, to some extent, deconstruct the rigorous seniority and human relations set up by the Neo-Confucianism of Song and Ming dynasties. Still, Four Marvelous Masterpieces, instead of deviating from Confucian moral ideal, symbolize the resurgence of core values and the internal self-correction. This thesis takes the dynamics of human relations as the research approach and analyzes the changing essence of moral values from their external structures. This thesis aims to examine how moral values have been embodied and transformed in Four Marvelous Masterpieces. This thesis further interprets the texts of Four Marvelous Masterpieces and their cultural phenomena. Therefore, we can gain a deeper understanding about what makes Four Marvelous Masterpieces everlasting masterpieces.