This book aims to study Toni Morrison's works in the viewpoint of Confucianism， which is the core of Chinese traditional philosophy. It focuses on the relationship between Heaven and human， aiming to reach the harmony and coexistence of Heaven and human. The reason for doing this research derives from Morrison's connection with Confucianism. Morrison has been to China and experienced Chinese life based on Confucianism in the 1980s. Maxine Hong Kingston， who is a Chinese American female writer， has been a literary friend with Morrison for a long time. It is natural that they have influenced each other on their thoughts. Morrison's experience as an editor in Random House led her to learntheEasternphilosophy.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Toni Morrison and Her Works 1.2 Literature Review 1.3 Significance and Methods 1.4 Confucian "Unity of Heaven and Human" 1.5 Outline of the Book Chapter 2 Relationship Between Human and Nature 2.1 Disharmonious Relationship Between Human and Nature 2.1.1 Destruction and Domination of Nature 2.1.2 Alienation from Nature 2.2 Harmonious Relationship Between Human and Nature 2.2.1 Natural Lifestyle 2.2.2 Spiritual Support from Nature Chapter 3 Relationship Between Human and Society 3.1 Relationship Between Parents and Children 3.1.1 Distorted Paternal Love 3.1.2 Abnormal Maternal Love 3.1.3 Filial Piety of Children 3.2 Social Relationship with Others in Society 3.2.1 Distorted Social Relations 3.2.2 Construction of Harmonious Social Relations Chapter 4 Relationship Between Human and Self 4.1 Loss of Self-Identity Caused by Disharmonious Relationship with Self 4.1.1 Lack of Morality and Virtues 4.1.2 Lack of Self-Love and Self-Value 4.2 Construction of Harmonious Relationship with Self 4.2.1 Exploration of Morality and Virtues 4.2.2 Awareness of Self-Love and Self-Value Chapter 5 Conclusion Bibliography Acknowledgement
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