8 years ago

Xue Xuan's Philosophy of Mind Challenges Traditional Neo-Confucianism Norms.

Journal of Yuncheng University
A Study on Xue Xuan's Philosophy of Mind
Yao Wen-yong

Paper Summary

The study explores Xue Xuan's ideas on the relationship between mind and reason during the early Ming Dynasty. Xue Xuan believed that both body and mind are Heavenly Principles, which differs from other Neo-Confucian philosophies of the time. His philosophy can be seen as a transformation of earlier Neo-Confucian beliefs.

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