On Li Zhi’s Theory of Growing up in Spirit

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  • Chinese Department, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, PRC; Chinese Department, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan Hubei 430074, PRC;

Published date: 05 Mar 2006

Abstract

The theory of growing up in spirit is the core of Li Zhi s thought. The theory attempts to get rid of the limit of the rigid ethical doctrine of Confucianism and to encourage growth in a helpful person for the benefit of the country, which demands both a free environment of society and enough courage and insight of the individual. At the same time, the criterion of growing up in spirit indicates the limitation of Li Zhi s thought. His free exploration, however, provides various revelations for us.

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Wang Junjiang . On Li Zhi’s Theory of Growing up in Spirit[J]. Frontiers of Philosophy in China, 2006 , 1(1) : 92 -101 . DOI: 10.1007/s11466-005-0003-2

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