The core idea of Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism is Li or Tian Li.
Analysis of the core thoughts of Neo-Confucianism:
1. Zhu Xi believes that "reason" is supreme, the fundamental law of nature and society, the law and origin of things, the noumenon of the world, and the feudal ethics embodied in society.
He put forward the idea of "one reason is different", thinking that everything in the world is produced by "reason", and implemented "reason" in the political, economic, cultural and other fields of human society, so as to stabilize and maintain social order.
2. Zhu Xi also emphasized "learning from things" and believed that people should acquire knowledge by observing and studying things, so as to better understand "reason". At the same time, he advocated "sincerity and integrity" and thought that people should reflect on themselves and cultivate their body and mind to achieve inner peace and purity, so as to better understand the connotation of "reason".
The significance of the core idea of Neo-Confucianism:
1. Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism advocates purifying people's hearts, curbing people's inner desires, improving people's cultural knowledge level and enhancing their social practice ability, which can well make people more aware of the law and establish a good concept of obeying the law.
2. Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism has a far-reaching influence on later generations, in particular, he raised Confucianism from the core of external behavior etiquette to the core of "ontology and metaphysics", forming an elegant, careful and practical system, which enabled Confucianism to preserve the integrity of Chinese civilization in the replacement of Song and Yuan Dynasties.
Zhu Xi's main achievements:
1. Educational thoughts
Zhu Xi has been engaged in teaching activities for a long time, and has carefully compiled a variety of teaching materials such as Notes on Four Books and trained many talents. His educational thoughts are extensive and profound, among which the most noteworthy ones are: first, discussing the education of "primary school" and "university", and second, discussing "Zhu Xi's reading method".
2. Aesthetic thoughts
Zhu Xi's philosophical system contains the theory of artistic beauty. He believes that beauty is the unity of giving people a sense of beauty and moral goodness. Based on the viewpoint that beauty is the unity of external form beauty and internal moral goodness, it is believed that literature and quality, literature and Taoism are harmonious and unified. His research on The Book of Songs and Songs of the South often shows keen aesthetic insight.
3, calligraphy achievements
Zhu Xi is also good at calligraphy, and his reputation is heavy. Tao Zongyi's Book History Meeting in the Ming Dynasty said: "Zhu Xi continued to be orthodox and entered the holy area, but he also worked in calligraphy." Good at grass, especially good at Chinese characters, is calm and elegant when you write. Although it is too small, people compete for treasures and secrets. "