On Influence Of Li Zhi’s Philosophy From Confucianism Buddhism And Taoism

In Chinese thought history there is a controversial thinker named Li Zhi whose theory was influenced subtly by Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, but meanwhile, he judged the relationship of "right and wrong" in "true" or "false" among these schools in suspicious way.In order to let thought break the cage, Li delivered a stinging indictment of "hypocrite" in Song-Ming Dynasty for its interference and restriction of individuality, in this level Li had formed his unique theory of preserving childlike innocence and strongly against the comments of Confucian and advocated Taoism.Li adhered to the "practical" scholarship, and stressed on solving problem with times, he even challenged the sanctity and authority of classics Confucian. Li’s thought is designating the spirit of this era, he is worthy of the pioneer of New Humanism Thought in the late Ming Dynasty.