GUO XIANG'S CONCEPTION OF XINGAND THE RECONCILIATION OF INDIVIDUALITY WITH SOCIAL HIERARCHY.

The article focuses on Guo Xiang's commentary on the Zhuangzi, particularly exploring his conception of xing (性) and its role in reconciling individuality with social hierarchy. Topics discussed include the distinctive nature of Guo's conception of xing, the historical context of xing in the Zhuangzi and Xuanxue thinkers, and the idea of xing as individual guidance.