• 유학연구
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• v.49
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• pp.291-316
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• 2019

This paper is considering on investigation of the single nature theory of Wangyangming. Most of all, His single nature's theory is the results of critical reflections on the nature theory suggested by Zhuxi's learning. His theory has two unique characteristics. First, in contrast to Zhuxi's arguments, WangYangMing emphasize the single 'QiZhizhiXing(氣質之性)' which unify 'XingjiQi(性卽氣)' with Gaozi(告子)'s 'ShengzhiweiXing(生之謂性)' theory, and present view that 'nature is only one'. Second, He regards The Four Virtue(四德) and The Four Sprout(四端) as 'revealed virtues(表德)', defines them as 'already produced(已發)' virtues at the same time. Through this course, he tries to dismantle various nature and virtues which were constructed based on the criterion of 'XingerShang(形而上)' and 'XingerXia(形而下)'. The reason why he unify all the nature theory which Zhuxi had suggested as one nature's category, is not based on the theocratical interest but on the practical interest. In other words, he tries to provide the more practical methodology which each learner can directly embody and cultivate his own nature in his or her daily life.