〈天下〉篇談莊子本人學說，有數語尤凸顯其文與義之美。本文將按此數語之提示，來追溯莊子內、外各篇所蘊含的美學觀點，並企圖從中體會其美與靈修之間的連貫。

In his commentary on his own doctrine, Chuang-Tzu emphasizes 'beauty' as one of the principal concepts in his writings. It not only occupies a central position in his theory, but also proves itself as the main effect in the practice of his spirituality.