Knowledge And Action:Study Of Wang Yangming’s Educational Thoughts

Wang Yangming, the famous philosopher, educator and strategist of the Ming Dynasty, is a master of Confucianism. He created the psychology which has had a far-reaching impact on future generations, and his thoughts of education also has formed a complete system of thought.Wang Yangming held high the banner of ideological emancipation against the Ming Dynasty’s social state of mind, putting forward his ideology:Heart is reason; Knowledge and action should go hand in hand; Being on the conscience. His thoughts of education was rooted in his psychology, embodying his philosophy thoughts.Rooted in Confucian traditional culture, Yang-ming psychology has produced significant enlightenment thought influence on Chinese history of Ming and Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period, as well as on the Southeast Asia Japan and Singapore and other countries. It was widely respected by scholars and politicians. Just as his psychology, Wang Yangming’s educational thought has its own distinct characteristics and great value. This education system was self-contained from the theory to practice method, from background to practical applications. It is worth our studying.Wang Yangming thought that the aims of education was to encourage them to become saints, so he advocate" aspire, study hard, correct the mistakes, pursue goodness. The contents of his education included both Confucian classics and his ideology. His teaching method paied attention to Inspiration as well as learning step by step, teaching students in accordance with their aptitude, teaching benefits teachers as well as students, paying attention to practice.In the practice of education, Wang Yangming pays attention to moral education. Moral education is the core of educational activities. The practice way of Wang Yangming’s moral education thought is diversity, such as to implement benevolent rule; to promote social academy; to execute country contract, including pensioning people, Culturing custom and etc. These let us see the practical effect of his moral education.benevolent government, including its sympathetic people, Dunhua customs, and help communities and carry out" South Jiangxi regulations", let a person see Wang Yangming’s thought of moral education practice effect. In addition, Wang Yangming’s elementary education has a very good reference value.Wang Yangming’s basic teaching activities is to give lectures in a academy, so he actively advocated the building of college, which lay the foundation for the dissemination of his ideology。...