A Study On The Philosophical Thought Of "Extention Of The Intuitive Knowledge" Of Wang Yangming

Wang Yangming is one of the most influential philosophers of the Ming Dynasty, is the synthesizer of Mind. Wang Yangming's doctrine is developed following Zhu Xi Neo-Confucianism. The difference between them is that Mind of Zhu Xi Neo-Confucianism is evoluted by Wang Yangming, which eventually resulted in the independence of "Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"doctrine.It became a dynamic system of Mind which is different from Zhu Xi Neo-Confucianism, gets rid of defects of Zhu Xi Neo-Confucianism, and plays a far-reaching impact on the development of history of philosophy in China."Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"doctrine is an important part of a comprehensive expression of thought."Intuitive Knowledge"and"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"form a consistent ideology of Mind.Firstly, this paper introduces the whole process of the formation of"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge",analyzes its historical background and its source of theories. Under the condition of intensification of social contradictions in the Ming Dynasty, of crisis of the feudal rule, of shakeness of the legitimacy of Neo-Confucianism, Wang Yangming is committed to his own heart and created a different ideology which injected new vitality into the academic community."Intuitive Knowledge"followed"Mencius",took its advantages, while"Extension of the Knowledge" is from "University". Wang Yang Ming put forward his own ideas based on the combination of "Intuitive Knowledge" and "Extension of the Knowledge", which gave "Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge" moral connotations. In addition, the formation of"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge" also experienced a rather long process. Though the word " Intuitive Knowledge" has not been mentioned for several years from conscience of the Long field to realization of " Intuitive Knowledge", its idea has injected into other ideological philosophy, and finally exposed the purpose of"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge". It is a difficult process which experiences several years.Secondly, in Chapter Two, it describes the meaning of"Intuitive Knowledge"as ontology and of"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"as work. Everyone has the intuitive knowledge. Intuitive knowledge is the Road, is the standard of right and wrong, is the ontology of the heart,is good nature, is the master of all things.The meaning of"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"includes "To a very"and"implementation".Wang Yangming stressed to expand their inner conscience consistently by the promotion of their own moral, then put into practice. Wang Yangming also stressed if you want to be a saint, you must act according to the criteria of conscience, raise moral training and make moral character perfect in this process."Intuitive Knowledge" is ontology,and"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"is work. They cannot be departed. In the whole system of Mind of Wang Yangming,theory of"Intuitive Knowledge"as ontology and of'Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"as work is an important part of Yangming Mind, which makes a bridge between the transcendental world and the experience world.Again, in Chapter Three, the author explains the relation between"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge" and "Unity of Knowledge and Practice" from a practical point of view. The relationship between Knowledge and Practice has been stressed by the philosophers all the time.So Wang Yangming is. But his thought of "Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge" can be regarded as generalization and exacerbation of the thought of "Unity of Knowledge and Practice".Wang Yangming stressed Knowledge and Practice must be unified, which highlighted in the "Extension" role with a strong practical spirit. He pointed that theory is not enough without practice. Intuitive Knowledge which be put into practice is meaningful.Therefore,in order that will and conscience reason of Intuitive Knowledge can be trained, Wang Yangming also taught his students to make efforts on Practice. And this spirit of practice produced an influence on "On Practice" of Mao Zedong and on people of Guiyang and other places. In Chapter Four of the article, the author will talk about it.Finally, the author analyzes importance of'Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"in Yangming's Mind, its impact on reality, and its significance on the revival of Wang's study. "Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge" has conclusive significance as a theme through the academic thinking of Yangming. It highlights the value of human so that people can free from feudal thinking."On Practice"of Mao Zedong absorbs the essence from the philosophical thought of"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge".As well,its ideology also has a positive significance in Guiyang----the place that the thought of"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"formed."Unity of Knowledge and Practice,Cooperation for Excellence"as Guiyang's spirit is an inheritance of Unity of Knowledge and Practice thinking.As we seen, thought of"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"was put forward hundreds of years ago, but as a moral doctrine, it aims to improve people's moral nature and ethical realm through the whole process of "Extension of the Knowledge".Even today, thought of"Extension of the Intuitive Knowledge"still brightly shines, and to some extent makes a guiding significance in building a harmonious socialist society.