This thesis aims at investigating the two main elements of "intellect" and "tradition" in Zhu Xi's methodology of self-cultivation. About "intellect", chapter 1 and 3 argue that the core idea of Zhu's methodology is "to discriminate between right and wrong according to reasons". Therefore, the most important in "probing principle" is not "getting information", but "reflecting and examining the reasons of all things we face". Chapter 2 argues that "to discriminate between right and wrong" should be the starting point of Confucian self-cultivation. The only question is how it can motivate the actual moral practice, to complete the actual transformation of one's personality. To answer this question, chapter 3 clarifies the meaning of "being totally convinced by a reason": a moral belief which is confirmed as reasonable by the intellect, will necessarily originate an intention to act accordingly, the moral motivation is inside this intention. However, we should not ignore the importance of "tradition" in self-cultivation. Chapter 4 explains that for Zhu Xi, "to discriminate between right and wrong" needs reliable standards; they cannot come from any personal assertion, but only from the studying of tradition. Personal intellect does not operate in a closed space, but the space in which it can enter into dialogue with the traditional wisdom. The interaction between intellect and tradition is the ideal learning way in Zhu Xi's mind. / 吳啓超. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-09, Section: A, page: . / Thesis (doctoral)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 216-220). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts in Chinese and English. / School code: 1307. / Wu Qichao.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_344426 |
| Date | January 2009 |
| Contributors | 吳啓超., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Philosophy., Wu, Qichao. |
| Source Sets | The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Language | Chinese, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, theses |
| Format | electronic resource, microform, microfiche, 1 online resource (220 p.) |
| Coverage | China |
| Rights | Use of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) |
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