Yangming culture is a new psychology based on the inheritance and development of Confucian culture, Mencius' conscience theory and Lu Xiangshan's view of psychology. His thoughts are embodied in such propositions as "unity of knowledge and action", "mastery of things", "conscience" and "mind is reason".
The charm of Yangming culture lies in that it runs through the mainstream thoughts of Confucianism, such as "respecting benevolence, people, honesty, righteousness, harmony and seeking common ground".
It reveals the infinite value of human beings, points out that everyone has great potential, and only through continuous cultivation can the inherent potential be developed, and points out the possible methods of conscience.
What influence does Yangming culture have on China culture?
Emphasis on subjectivity, advocating "mind is reason", and thinking that people have self-knowledge and desire to pursue truth in their hearts.
It advocates the unity of knowledge and action, and holds that people can truly understand the essence of things only by verifying the truth through practice.
The establishment of Yangming school initiated innovative educational models such as "course selection" and "local school", which had a far-reaching impact on later education.
In addition, Yangming culture also emphasizes the ideas of understanding and conscience, which occupy an important position in China culture and have a far-reaching impact on China's philosophy, ethics, politics, education and other fields.
What are the representatives of Yangming culture?
The representative figures of Yangming culture are Zhang, Hai Rui, Qi Jiguang and Li Shizhen.
Wang Shouren was a famous thinker, philosopher, litterateur and strategist in Ming Dynasty, a master of psychology and the most influential philosophical thought in Ming Dynasty.
What is the position of Yangming culture in literature and art?
Yangming culture occupies an important position in literature and art.
Wang Yangming is a writer. His poems have been handed down to this day, known as "Yangming Literature", and occupy an important position in the history of China literature.
In addition, Wang Yangming's thought is regarded as a major school in the history of China's philosophy, which has had a far-reaching influence on later thinkers and intellectuals.