Social Sciences
8 years ago

Ancient scholar blends ethical virtues and divine will in groundbreaking theory.

Journal of Guizhou Normal University
Wu Yu-bi's Theory in the Early Min Dynasty Taking from the Theories of Zhu Xi and Lu Jiu-yuan
Chen Qi

Paper Summary

Wu Yu-bi's theory in the early Min Dynasty combined ideas from Zhu Xi and Lu Jiu-yuan. He believed in virtues like benevolence and righteousness, and thought humans should follow the will of Heaven. Wu focused on self-cultivation through the mind and practical activities. By blending Zhu Xi's and Lu Jiu-yuan's philosophies, Wu influenced later thinkers like Wang Shou-ren.

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