Qinology Gongfu Theory presents different theoretical characteristics from Neo-Confucianism and Xinology Gongfu theory.Luo Qinshun,on the premise of insisting that "Li is only the principle of qi," critically absorbed the theory of Gongfu of Neo-Confucianism,and opened the prelude of the theory of Gongfu of qi by opening the three themes of the theory of Gongfu:doing Gongfu in xin,doing Gongfu in xing and considering the body as the limiting factor.Wang Tingxiang was highly alert to the negative effects of xin and qi.Both the main themes of his theory,"strengthening xin with moral principles," and the supplementary,"nourishing his body with ritual and music," reflected his distinct tendency of moral well-being.Wu Tinghan revised Wang Tingxiang's theory of Gongfu,and on the basis of the same vigilance against the negative effects of xin and qi,he took up the positive meaning of qi again,mainly showing that yin and yang are given moral meaning,and "seeking the middle" is the main body of Gongfu.From Luo Qinshun to Wang Tingxiang and then to Wu Tinghan,the Gongfu theory of Qinology showed a dynamic development process.Their core arguments are closely related to the theme of qi,and their theoretical construction is carried out around the interpretation of qi,showing distinct characteristics of qi.
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