The Philosophical Connotations in "Kung Fu Panda"

"Kong Fu Panda" is a film full of PhilosophicalThe western philosophy builds on logic which
connotation and it is filled with power andmakes it rationally, while, the Chinese philosophy
inspiration. Philosophy is the study of the naturebasics on morality that makes it irrationally. The
and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil,directors apply much attention on Chinese schools
etc. and the attitude or set of ideas that guidesof thinking. There is an old saying: "Misfortune may
the behavior of a person or organization. It can bebe an actual blessing." In this film, the directors
divided into Western philosophy and Easterndesign the plot that Tai Lang's coming back gives
philosophy.the chance to Panda to become the dragon
Western philosophy respects the reason: theywarrior and the hero of the Peace Valley. It is
want to gain more profit, so they need tojust a chance for Panda to become the dragon
calculate every aspect; they want knowledge towarrior, panda possesses the qualities and
help them make good fortune, so they need tointerests in Kung Fu also make him the best
manage it rationally; these entire makechoice to become the dragon warrior.
westerners obtain a lot in science and natureIn the aspect of philosophy, such plot can show
fields, however, make them weak in people'sthe bad things can turn into goods under certain
relationship building. What's more, the westernconditions, and another philosophical connotation:
philosophy focus on the freedom and equal rightsthe opportunity prefers those who have been
of individual,prepared for it. Here's another line: "there is no
However, Chinese philosophy pays much attentionaccident." From the view of Buddhism, they
on morals and harmony of the whole. Itemphasize cause-effect relationship. Everything
emphasizes human's self-cultivation, such as, focushas its seed. Nothing happens by chance. This
on satisfying one's place, to be self-content, needphilosophical connotation can also apply to our
few wants and care one's health. Our culturelives, every effect supposes a cause. No matter
possesses the inheritance so that's why we canit is good or bad we will meet, we know we
still obtain the philosophy and ethics fromshould deal with it, for it is the gift which the
Confucius, Mencius and Lao-tzu who lived inHeaven gives us for our growing. We need to
thousands years ago.treat those things from a positive way.