The Realm of Non-Existence -- The Spirit of Wang Yangming's Philosophy

Author: Chen Lai
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Publish Date: 1991-03-01
Features: This book is a specialized study on the philosophy of Wang Yangming. It provides an in-depth analysis of the content and implications of Yangming's philosophy, as well as a detailed examination of its different developmental stages, aiming to present the fundamental character and overall picture of Yangming's philosophy. The book's distinctive features include: capturing the evolution from rationalism to existentialism to trace the transition from Song Dynasty learning to Ming Dynasty mind-learning, attempting to transform classical mind-learning issues into modern philosophical language through comparative analysis; developing "the state of self" and "the state of no-self" into a pair of universal categories; revealing the spiritual realm of "unity of existence and non-existence" in Yangming's philosophy from the perspective of cultural orientation; and showcasing the rich connotations and broad scope of Chinese culture.