The Basis,Content and Characteristics of Zhu Xi's Theory about Method of Self-cultivation
Since the pre-Qin period,Confucianism has a tradition of focusing on cultivation and work.As the master of the Song Dy-nasty,Zhu Xi constructed a philosophical system with"Tianli"as the core.The theories about ontology and mind constituted the basis of his thoughts about methods of self-cultivation.From Zhu Xi's interpretation of Confucian classics such as the"Four Books",according to the internal theoretical logic,his theory about method of self-cultivation can be summarized into three parts:"self-restrain","get rid of desire and restore principle"and"explore knowledge from investigation of things",extracted four characteristics:"wholeness","practicali-ty","subjectivity"and"sociality".This structure provides a perspective of method for the overall understanding of Zhu Xi's philosophical thought,presents the characteristics and values of Neo-Confucianism.
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