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The Connoisseur - The Appreciation of Classical Ming Furniture
Page 3 | The fundamental teachings of these three
schools of thought share similar ground in
that individuals are encouraged to think
independently, to understand one’s
responsibility in this universe, and to
actively investigate and acquire knowledge.
Most of all, their concept and belief of
“innate knowledge and ability” actually
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instilled calm introspection and a respect
for oneself and all things in this universe.
An individual who had been inculcated with
this teaching (termed Neo-Confucianism by
later historians) had a clear concept of his
or her relationship and responsibility to
heaven and earth. This teaching naturally
drives a whole new concept of aesthetics
based on fulfilling the best potential of
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