A Different Perspective on Life Philosophy: Zhuangzi’s “Death-Life (死生)” Thought
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsI think the paper could be helped by a more upfront framing of your use of Bergson. The comparison ends up being a larger part of the argument than you initially let on. It left me feeling somewhat unsure as to whether you intended this as a comparative project or not.
Another issue I have is that you should probably anchor some of your broader statements in particular sources. You cite the Zhuangzi well enough certainly, but there are a fair number of sweeping generalizations about Chinese thought that would benefit from specific references or quotations in specific texts.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsI truly enjoyed reading this essay! It is unique and intriguing, especially the way to explain Zhuangzi's term si-sheng. It makes a lot of senses to understand of Zhuangzi's vision.
A well-done piece.
A small correction: at the beginning of the essay the term of "life’s essence" was used. The "essence" is a special analytical philosophy's term or Plato's word, referring something unchanging and infinite. So it might be better to replace it with the word, like life experiences, or human conditions.
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