The Music Theory of Ruan Ji and Ji Kang

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Title:	The Music Theory of Ruan Ji and Ji Kang
Authors:	Zeng, CH (Zeng Chun Hai)
Contributors:	哲學系
Keywords:	Ruan Xian;Ruan Ji Ji Kang Yue Lun Qin Fu Sound without Sadness and Happiness Seven Virtuous of Bamboo Music
Date:	2010-10
Issue Date:	2011-12-09 10:17:01 (UTC+8)
Abstract:	Poetry, alcohol, nature and music are the common life interests of the "Seven Virtuous of Bamboo", and these interests most definitely form their personal temperaments. This paper focuses solely on the music theory of Ruan Ji and Ji Kang, who are the most representative figures among the seven men, since historical documents which remain concerning the other five are insufficient. In his Youth, Ruan Ji was an admirer of Yan Hui and Min Zhi Qian and studied Confucianism, a philosophy which emphasized both self-cultivation to gain sagehood and the embracement of worldly affaires to achieve merit. During this period, he had finished the two texts Tong Yi Lun and Yue Lun. Ji Kang was versatile and remarkably expert at ancient stringed instruments, and had written a book on string music which was highly appraised by succeeding generations. Ruan Ji and Ji Kang were close friends and were key figures in the "Seven Virtuous of Bamboo". In terms of music theory, they both attributed aesthetic criterion to the substantial characteristic of the Dao, which is the root of heaven and earth, as well as the root of changes in worldly things. However, Ruan Ji and Ji Kang still differed in their views on music. Ruan Ji laid more stress on the educational function of music in terms of ethics, which serves as the means of cultivating man's heart and transforming social traditions. On the contrary, Ji Kang's music theory, corresponding to his belief in "surpassing Confucian standards and following nature" in the text Shi Si Lun, placed a greater emphasis on the autonomy of music so that music frees itself from its educational function. Consequently, Ji Kang formed his aesthetic vision of the union between man and the Dao, in the status of which the Perfect man achieves Perfect happiness. By contrasting the music theory of Ruan Ji with that of Ji Kang, this paper will introduce their respective performances and talent, and as well analyze their diverse ideas on musical concepts, functions and values.
Relation:	Universitas卷 37, 期 10, 頁 137 - 158August 2010
Appears in Collections:	[Philosophy Department and Graduate School] journal articles

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