Xing ming xue yu xu shi li lun

Xing ming xue yu xu shi li lun, authored by Gao Xinyong and published by Lian Jing in 1987, emerged during a significant period of intellectual re-evaluation in Taiwan. The work focuses on the intersection of xingmingxue—the study of names and their perceived influence on destiny—and the theoretical underpinnings of narrative or historical interpretation. It reflects a scholarly effort to categorize traditional Chinese naming practices within a structured, modern analytical framework.

The publication by Lian Jing, a press known for its emphasis on humanities and academic rigor, suggests an attempt to bridge the gap between traditional folk beliefs and formal academic discourse. By examining the methodology behind nomenclature systems, Gao provides a critique of how these systems function within Chinese cultural history. The book is regarded as a niche but notable contribution to the study of semiotics and folk belief systems in 20th-century Taiwanese literature.