The Exploration And Discussion Of Zhu Xi's Theory Of "Xinmin"(Making People Reformed)

Nowadays,the academic circle still lacks a systematic and comprehensive research system on Zhu Xi's "Xin Min" theory,most of the relevant works and articles are interpreted in a particular direction,or reflect the characteristics of "Xin Min" theory in the comparative study with Wang Yangming's "Qin Min" theory.The most basic form of these works and articles is the interpretation of classical texts.So the main purpose of the essay is to systematically sort out the theoretical basis behind Zhu Xi's "Xin Min" theory through multiple interpretations of Zhu Xi's "Xin Min" theory;And enlighten the contemporary value of moralizing spirit in ancient Chinese tradition by highlighting the practical purposive of Zhu Xi's "Xin Min" theory;Finally,taking Zhu Xi's theory of "Xin Min" as the starting point,that is to say,seeing big things through small ones,we ought to reflect on the problems existing in universal ethics by thinking about the problem of "will violation" and exploring ways to solve it,so as to solve the difficulties encountered in realistic practice.It can be seen from the text analysis of Zhu Xi's "Xin Min" theory that "Xin Min" includes the three progressive meanings of "self-reformed","reforming others" and "moralizing society".And when it is analyzed in the overall relationship between "Three creeds" and "Eight entries",its moral moralizing spirit is more highlighted.Therefore,"Xin Min" emphasizes moralizing,which is one of the most important features of the "Xin Min" theory.Through the interpretation of the text,we further know that the moralizing subject of the "Xin Min" theory can be all moral subjects in the universal sense;At the same time,the moralizing spirit emphasizes the practicality of the "Xin Min" theory through the concrete interpretation of "Quan Ti Da Yong".This is the "Xin Min" theory's three important characteristics.On the basis of common "virtue",accompanied by the virtuous men's "ways of Jie Ju" and the "heart of interaction" of those who cannot awaken their "virtue",jointly formed the reality means of moralizing,and gradually build a whole universal significance to the moral ecosystems,it is the traditional moral system of Zhu Xi's "Xin Min" theory.However,when the general ethical significance of Zhu Xi's "Xin Min" theory in the face of the modern multicultural environment,it could not be realized and promoted smoothly by encountering the ethics dilemma of "will violation".By probing into the ethics of "for others" of Levinas,a western scholar,we can grasp the perspective and contradiction of this dilemma more clearly.Inspired by this,from Zhu Xi's "Xin Min" theory on the whole universal ethics,we can know that the presupposition of "the universality of human nature" is no longer adapted to the contemporary society.Today,when there are so many different cultures,while sticking to our own "principles",we also need to look at and accept the "principles" of other cultures with a more inclusive perspective.Moralizing can be promoted in a mild attempt to " affecting others with our own principles",based on the respect for other cultural forms,and avoid coercion and dogmatism.After all,"coexistence and common prosperity" is the healthy ecological theme of modern civilization.As the saying goes,"the gentleman is harmonious but different","cultural and ideas" also needs to have an open mind,so as to achieve more long-term development.