本文乃欲使莊子學史乃至中國思想史上一獨特而沈寂的音聲重新發響，即「莊子尊孔論」的論斷，並說明此主張顯示的意義。這涉及兩個嚴肅的課題；文本詮釋的衍義性和誤讀效果，以及義理型態的領解與判定。我們在莊學史上發現一迴異於司馬遷以來的熟悉論斷：「莊子學承老子而詆訿孔子」，而且是一陣容壯觀的隊伍。 這支隊伍的領軍者在昔日都認為是韓愈，副將為蘇軾。可是就歷史而言，揭竿應數成玄英，副將至少應再列上王安石。以下我們簡述歷代重要的轉折與發展： 1.向、郭：莊子書中孔子「正面形象」的首次確立/遺寄尋意的閱讀法。 2.成玄英：莊、孔關係的首次建立/孔子為莊子崇仰的人物/直接凝視文本的讀法。 3.王安石、呂惠卿、王雱：「求莊子之意」的閱讀法/莊、孔的共同關切/論莊孔關係的文獻依據：〈天下〉。 4.蘇軾、焦竑等：文、意位差，陽擠而陰助、即呵罵即讚歎/孔子不與諸子同列/文章辨偽。 5.覺浪道盛：尊孔論議題成立的全面探討，共分五題：儒學宗旨/莊學宗旨/宗旨對應/內七篇莊、孔相應之證/舊說莊老同派問題釋疑。 6.楊時、林希逸、方以智、宣穎：莊子與〈中庸〉 ，天人性命之學之對應。 7.覺浪道盛、林雲銘：莊子與孔子對「生死」問題見解的共通旨趣。 8.嚴復、章太炎至當代學者：莊子對孔子的識鑑穿透力/莊子對孔子人格之崇敬/莊子與孔門與顏回之學之相契/文獻基礎的全面奠定。 另外我們也說明莊學史上對「詆訾」的另類閱讀法，而有各式意向的發明：陽擠而陰助、即呵罵即讀歎、由毀生起疑情、明呵假借以暗保真傳。單由以上簡單概括，已可見「莊于尊孔論」絕非一時一地一人觀書偶感而已。學者已開發出許多重要的議題，並努力尋求文獻上的依據，及閱讀的合法性與衍義的可能性。由莊學史上眾說歸納，得統合為「尊老、尊孔、白為一家」的結論而觀，「《莊子》中的孔子形象」或可視為「莊子所理解的孔子」，而代表著儒道交涉、合轍與分途的多重意義。

This essay seeks to re -strike a particular but long silenced chord in Chuang -tzuology or even in the entire history of Chinese thought - Chuang - tzu's pro -Confucianism and its significance. Two important issues pertinent to this subject are (1) the extent of interpretation and misreading to which textual analysis may reach and (2) the identification and categorization of thought modes. We have excavated in the history of Chuang - tzu studies a tradition diametrically opposed to the discourse entrenched since Se ma -chian in which Chuang -tzu is regarded to model Laotzu and flay Confucius. A great number of distinguished figures constitutes this restored tradition. Traditionally scholars considered Han -yu as the leader of this group and Su -shih as the aide - de - camp. Chronologically, however, I argue that the initiator of this discourse is Cheng Hsuan -ying and the aides should include Wang An -shih at least. In this essay we will address the monumental developments and transitions in history. Moreover, we will explain the various readings and illustrations of what may be called "flay." What we want to authenticate ultimately is that Chuang -tzu's pro –Confucianism is absolutely not a notion peculiar to a specific age, area, or thinker. In this regard, on the other hand, scholars have developed many crucial issues and endeavored to embed their legitimacy and possible extension upon literature itself. From Chuang - tzu's modeling of Laotzu, respect for Confucius, and establishing his thought as a distinctive philosophical system, we may gain a new insight into the interweaving, convergence and divergence of Confucianism and Taoism.