摘 要
《西游记》作为中国古典文学四大名著之一，蕴含着丰富的神话元素与深刻的哲学思考。本研究旨在探讨其中的神话元素所承载的文化内涵及其背后的哲学意蕴，通过文本细读、比较研究和符号学分析等方法，深入剖析作品中神祇体系、修道成仙观念以及因果报应思想等核心内容。研究发现，《西游记》中的神仙佛怪形象并非简单的虚构，而是对当时社会结构与伦理道德的映射；取经团队的成长历程体现了个人修行与集体协作的辩证关系；而贯穿全书的“心猿”意象则揭示了作者对人性本质的深刻洞察。通过对这些元素的系统梳理，本文不仅揭示了小说独特的艺术魅力，更挖掘出其背后蕴含的儒家“修身齐家治国平天下”的理想追求、道家“天人合一”的自然观以及佛教“明心见性”的解脱之道。本研究创新性地将神话叙事与哲学思辨相结合，为理解中国古代文化提供了新的视角，同时也为当代社会的精神文明建设提供了有益启示。
关键词：神话元素；哲学意蕴；《西游记》
Abstract
"As one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, Journey to the West is imbued with rich mythological elements and profound philosophical reflections. This study aims to explore the cultural connotations embodied in its mythological elements and the underlying philosophical implications. Through close reading, comparative studies, and semiotic analysis, this research delves into the core contents such as the system of deities, the concept of cultivation and immortality, and the idea of karma. The findings reveal that the images of gods, Buddhas, and demons in Journey to the West are not merely fictional constructs but reflect the social structure and ethical morality of the time. The growth journey of the pilgrimage team exemplifies the dialectical relationship between individual cultivation and collective cooperation. The recurring imagery of 'the mind-monkey' throughout the novel provides deep insights into the author’s understanding of human nature. By systematically examining these elements, this paper not only uncovers the unique artistic charm of the novel but also explores its embodiment of Confucian ideals of self-cultivation, family management, state governance, and world peace, Daoist views of harmony between heaven and humanity, and Buddhist paths to enlightenment through the clarification of the mind. Innovatively combining mythological narratives with philosophical deliberation, this study offers a new perspective on understanding ancient Chinese culture and provides valuable implications for contemporary spiritual civilization construction."
Keywords：Mythological Elements；Philosophical Implications；Journey To The West
目 录
摘 要 I
Abstract II
引 言 1
第一章 神话元素的叙事功能与哲学意蕴 2
1.1 神话人物的象征意义 2
1.2 神话场景的文化内涵 2
1.3 神话叙事中的哲理表达 3
第二章 西天取经的哲学隐喻解读 4
2.1 修行之路与人生旅程 4
2.2 困难考验与自我超越 4
2.3 成长历程与精神升华 5
第三章 神魔对立中的哲学思考 7
3.1 善恶二元的辩证关系 7
3.2 神魔界限的模糊性分析 7
3.3 和谐共生的哲学启示 8
第四章 《西游记》中的道家与佛家思想融合 10
4.1 道家自然观在神话中的体现 10
4.2 佛家因果观的叙事呈现 10
4.3 道佛融合的哲学意义 11
结 论 13
参考文献 14
致 谢 15
