A Preliminary Study of Li Guangdi's Theory of Human Nature
Li Guangdi was the leader of Zhuzi School in the early Qing Dynasty.His moral cultivation theory played a continu-ing role in the development of Zhuzi School.In the theory of human nature,Li Guangdi inherited Mencius'theory of the goodness of human nature,and regarded man's conscious realization of moral perfection as the difference between man and animal.Based on this,he developed his own theory of moral cultivation,building upon the thought of Zhu Xi.He proposed the concepts of"setting one's aspirations"and"dwelling in reverence"as key aspects of moral cultivation,and promoted Zhu Xi's doctrine of"knowledge preceding action".However,regarding the issue of investigating things,he did not stress the study of objective matters but believed that"sincerity of intention"should guide the entire text,presenting a viewpoint that differs from Zhu Xi's.Li Guangdi's theory of moral cultivation is characterized by its intrinsic logic of adhering to one tradition while embracing multiple variations.His academic attitude can be summarized as respecting and promoting Zhu Xi while maintaining a certain degree of independent thought and critical spirit.This approach has made theoretical contributions and holds practical value.
Li Guangdiself-cultivationunderstanding the essence through the investigation of things
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