Yangming School
Yangming School, also known as Yangmingism, is a Confucian school of thought founded by Wang Yangming during the Ming dynasty. It emphasizes the unity of knowledge and action, stressing that understanding a moral principle must be accompanied by actual practice. The school holds that every person has an innate knowledge of what is good, which can be accessed through introspection and self-reflection. This contrasts with other Confucian schools that place more emphasis on external learning and social hierarchy. Yangming School's focus on the individual's moral autonomy and potential for enlightenment aligns it with the broader categories of Religions, Confucianism, and Philosophy of Confucianism. It offers a unique perspective within these categories by highlighting the importance of personal introspection and action in the pursuit of moral understanding.