In ancient China, music, together with poetry, was a way to conduct political education. Reviewing music education in the Zhou Dynasty, the Confucian scholars before the Qin-dynasty unification of China at the time concluded that music could transform social and cultural practices, stir up one’s inner emotions, and cultivate a good character. On th…
When feelings surge up in people's hearts due to inspiration from external objects, they will find expression in poetry and music. This is stated in “Introductions to Mao’s Version of The Book of Songs,” echoing the idea that “poetry expresses aspirations” documented in The Book of History. In pre-Qin China, poetry, music and dance were all clo…
Love and hate are two basic desires or emotions of humans, often classified under the category of “will” or“emotion”along with delight, anger, sadness, and joy. Compared to other emotions, love and hate have a more fundamental meaning. People usually think that delight, anger, sadness, and joy are presented based on love and hate. Love and hate …