Li Zhi "heresy" Ethical Thought,

Ancient China well-known thinkers Li Zhi, is the independent "heretical" figures of the late Ming Dynasty. He openly affirmed the legitimate of private interests, advocated the equality of" All creatures are equal" and the freedom individual of "Respect for different personality" in the very harsh Ethics of the feudal society. Charring on the critical and impact to the feudal ethics culture displays characteristic rebel, development potential and intense enterprising spirit."Especially by the heresy"has known in the present age, to the Enlightenment thinkers of the late Ming Dynasty and the "May 4th new culture movement " time have produced a far-reaching implication. In order to make a comprehensive and accurate grasp of Li Zhi's "heretical" ethics ,mainly from the four parts of this paper to elaborate:The first part mainly analysis the origin of li zhi's "heretical" ethics, from his community, family background and living environment. In the late Ming Dynasty, the social unrest and the centralized feudal strengthed, Rulers tightened control on people's thinking. However, with the budding of capitalist production relations and the emergence of the relaxation of Personal bondage relations, "deviant" thinking also will be drilled the ground. In addition, Li Zhi's hometown——The opening of Quan Zhou, and the diverse characteristics of the family beliefs, and his character traits, the impact of the friends of the division, have stimulated Li Zhi was not bound by orthodox ethics thought.The second part mainly discusses Li Zhi's "heretical" Ethics and the main content. Li Zhi openly advocate the reasonable of the private interests; advocated the equality of" All creatures are equal" and the Individual freedom of "Respect for different personality". He straightly refers to Society's darkness by the rich free spirit, becomes the banner of Enlightenment trend of thought in the later Ming Dynasty.The third part focused on and Analysis Li Zhi's "heretical" ethical thinking of the sense of equality, freedom and utilitarian. At the same time there are also historical limitation, overstating the selfish, incomplete criticism of the feudal ethics, and falling into the idealism fantasy of"other shore". But in any event,"heretical"ethics thought has had the profound influence to the Ming Dynasty later period's ideological liberation, and the"May 4th new culture movement", urged China's thought outstanding people to raise the mammoth humanism Enlightenment.The fourth part mainly discusses the contemporary Enlightenment of Li Zhi's "heretical" ethical thinking. Analyzes the unique ethics implication of his thought, for us to correctly understand and guide the development of "selfishness" , the development of individual freedom and equal rights advocates have a positive reference, for the current construction of a harmonious society also played a positive role in promoting.