MATERIAL FORCE, DIALECTIC EVOLUTION AND THE ROLE OF ACTION IN CHINESE PHILOSOPHY: WANG FUZHI’S NEO-CONFUCIAN VIEW
MATERIAL FORCE, DIALECTIC EVOLUTION AND THE ROLE OF ACTION IN CHINESE PHILOSOPHY: WANG FUZHI’S NEO-CONFUCIAN VIEW
Author(s): Diana-Elena VereșSubject(s): Philosophy, Non-European Philosophy, East Asian Philosophy
Published by: Editura Universităţii Vasile Goldiş
Keywords: material force; dialectic evolution; Wang Fuzhi; Neo-Confucianism; philosophy;
Summary/Abstract: The transition from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty of Manchurian origin brought with it a series of major changes, not only from a political perspective but also from a cultural and philosophical perspective. Wang Fuzhi (1619-1692), a Chinese philosopher and fervent patriot, fighting against the Manchurian invasion, contributes to the creation of Chinese ethnic thought, highlighting through his works the importance of human action as a decisive factor in the nation's destiny.The article analyzes Wang Fuzhi's contribution to Neo-Confucian philosophy in the 17th century and aims to highlight key concepts from the vision of this Chinese thinker, ideas that can provide a better understanding of Chinese philosophy.
Journal: Studii de Ştiinţă şi Cultură
- Issue Year: XX/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 187-194
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English