The Formation and Development of Yangming Learning

Author: Qian Ming
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book consists of three parts (Upper, Middle, and Lower) and an appendix. Throughout the book, it is evident that the author has grasped the fundamental theme of the formation and development of Yangming thought. Regarding the Wang Yangming philosophy, which has had a significant impact on the history of thought, how it was formed through the intellectual lineage, how and why it diverged in the later schools of Yangming thought, and the historical significance of the development of Yangming thought—these are all important research topics that require in-depth examination from the perspective of modern Chinese philosophy. Based on the accumulated research achievements on Yangming thought in China and Japan to date, Qian Ming has meticulously researched and referenced extensively, providing a detailed and well-founded argumentation on the aforementioned topics. This is one of the profound impressions the book leaves on the reader.