Unraveling Jiang Chongyue’s

Abstract

This paper first gives a brief review and then explores Jiang Chongyue's The Generation and Ontologization of Dao: On the Ontological Thought in Ancient China through the analytical lens of Alfred North Whitehead's process philosophy. By juxtaposing the Chinese philosophical concept of "Dao" with Western processual thought, it elucidates the dynamic processes of "Shengcheng" (generative becoming) and ontological transfor - mation inherent in Daoist metaphysics. The study reveals how Dao, as a proto-processual entity, evolves from a primordial cosmic principle to a structured ontological framework through historical and philosophical negotiations. Drawing on process philosophy's emphasis on relationality, creativity, and interdependence, this inquiry highlights the conceptual synergies between Daoist thought and process metaphysics, offering fresh insights into cross-cultural philosophical dialogue and the universal quest for understanding reality's fundamental nature.