Reflections on Wang, Yang-Ming’s Criticism of Chu, Xi
Resource
國立臺灣大學哲學論評, 44, 033-072
Journal
國立臺灣大學哲學論評
Journal Issue
44
Pages
033-072
Date Issued
2012-10
Date
2012-10
Author(s)
杜保瑞
Abstract
This paper, taking ideas from history of philosophy, reflects on Wang,
Yang-Ming’s criticisms of Chu, Xi. The reflection indicates that these critical
ideas are all derived directly from Wang’s interpretation of Dah Xue (The Great
Learning). Taking the perspective that nearly all Wang’s works are based on
criticizing Chu’s theory, we can say however that Wang is deeply influenced
by Chu. Actually, their difference is not that explicit as seen from the generally
held distinction in history of philosophy between Cheng and Chu about Li
(principle) school on the one hand and Lu and Wang about Xing (principle)
school on the other. In fact, according to Wang’s criticisms which concentrated
the limits of Chu’s theory of Kung Fu, we see clearly that the problem originated
from Wang’s confusion of Chu’s theory of Kung Fu with Chu’s personal
ability of Kung Fu. Moreover, on the Kung Fu theoretical level, Wang’s
criticisms confused Chu’s theory of Kung Fu procedure and ontology with
pure Kung Fu theory. Consequently this confusion caused the lost of accuracy.
Besides, there were other problems relating to criticism based on different
interpretations of Pre-Qing Dynasty texts and various views on deviating
editions of Dah Xue. This paper however holds the view that these differences
caused by referring to ancient texts can be attributed to their differences concerning
their attitudes towards the fundamental philosophical problems. It is on this
view that this paper argues that the difference between Wang and Chu can be
resolved by elaborating their differing problematics.
Subjects
王陽明、朱熹、大學、格物致知、朱陸之爭
Wang, Yang-Ming, Chu, Xi, Dah Xue, investigating things to know,
debates between Cheng Chu and Lu Wang
debates between Cheng Chu and Lu Wang
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journal article
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