Yangming's Mind Theory, also known as "Mind Theory" and "Neo-Confucianism Mind Theory", is a philosophical thought system founded by Wang Yangming, a thinker in the Ming Dynasty. Its core idea is "the unity of knowledge and action", which advocates the goal of self-improvement through the epiphany of thought and the realization of practice. In the history of China's philosophical thought, Yangming's theory of mind has an important position and influence.
1. Unity of knowing and doing: The core idea of Yangming's mind is "Unity of knowing and doing", which advocates continuous improvement of self-cultivation and quality through the interaction between cognition and practice. Yang Ming believes that knowledge is true only if it is verified in practice, so only through practice can we continuously improve our cognitive level.
2. Understanding by observing things: Yang Ming emphasized that only by observing things around and understanding the nature and laws of things can we gradually achieve self-improvement. He believes that human wisdom is not innate and needs to be cultivated and developed through continuous study and practice.
3. Mind is reason: Yang Ming believes that the human mind can transcend reality and experience, and it contains the essence of human wisdom and instinct. Therefore, only when reason and morality are in harmony can we achieve the goal of life.
4. Conscience: Yangming's theory of mind emphasizes people's moral psychology and believes that people can achieve self-improvement and moral growth under the guidance of conscience. Yangming believes that conscience is a natural quality of human beings and a distinctive spiritual trait. Only by understanding and exerting conscience can we achieve self-improvement.
5. Freedom of thought: Yangming's theory of mind advocates that people's thoughts should be free, and it emphasizes that people should have the right to think freely without any external constraints and restrictions. Only on the basis of freedom of thought can individual wisdom and potential be brought into play and self-improvement be realized.
Yangming's theory of mind also emphasizes people's mind and wisdom, and holds that people's inner world and spiritual life can transcend reality and experience. This view can help people transcend superficial phenomena and simple facts, deeply explore the essence and true meaning of things, and thus better understand themselves and the world.