Maximal functioning means that all kinds of appearances of Dao in the external world are the greatest manifestation and functioning of Dao. Daoist scholars believe that the internal Dao determines the basis for changes in the external world, and that all kinds of forms in the objective world derive from the active, innate nature of Dao, the result of unity of substance and function. In "Twenty-four Styles of Poetry," Sikong Tu, a literary critic in the Tang Dynasty, made this notion a term of literary criticism to highlight the view that the rich and colorful imagery in poetry represents unity of the internal spirit of the work and its external shape. In poetry writing and appreciation, one should focus on the harmony between the appearance and the essence. 去书内

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    This section explores the concept of"dàyòng"or"Maximal Functioning.""Daoist scholars believe that the internal Dao is the root cause of changes in the external world,suggesting that all forms in the objective world stem from the active,innate nature of Dao.The text references Si Kong Tu's"Twenty-four Styles of Poetry,"where he uses"dàyòng"to emphasize the unity of the internal spirit and external form in poetry.This concept is crucial in literary criticism,highlighting the importance of harmonizing appearance and essence in poetry.The section also includes a citation from Si Kong Tu's work,illustrating how the immense appearance is an external manifestation of the internal substance,emphasizing the need for a profound inner spirit to achieve a robust external form.This insight underscores the importance of aligning internal and external elements in artistic creation,reflecting a deep philosophical understanding of the relationship between form and substance.

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