Lu Jiuyuan
Founding father of the School of the Universal Mind, a major Neo-Confucian philosopher.
Chronology: 1139-03-26 – 1193-01-10
Origins & Early Life
Lu Jiuyuan (Chinese: 陸九淵; pinyin: Lù Jiǔyuān; 1139–1192), or Lu Xiangshan (陸象山; Lù Xiàngshān), was a Chinese philosopher and writer who founded the school of the universal mind, the second most influential Neo-Confucian school. He was a contemporary and the main rival of Zhu Xi. In East Asia and the Western World, he is known by his honorific name rather than his private name. == Lu Jiuyuan's main ideas == === Lu's Philosophy of the Mind: Unity of the Mind and the Way === In his own words, Lu said, "The universe is my mind, and my mind is the universe." Unlike Zhu's emphasis of li, which is the principle that contains and underlies all things and beings, Lu brought forward the concept of the heart/mind as the ultimate one or source that encompasses everything including the universe and the principle.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
The unity of the mind expressed in the work of Lu means that the mind of humanity and the mind of the Way (Dao) are one and the same. This is in direct opposition to Zhu Xi's idea that the mind of Humanity and the mind of the Way are separate and distinct from each other. Zhu Xi also claimed that every individual thing possesses its own unique material force (qi) distinct from the principle...
Enduring Legacy & Impact
The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.
Source: Wikipedia