This article explores the spiritual-ethical and epistemological views of the philosopher Wang Yangming, who lived and worked in China during the 15th–16th centuries. It discusses his idea that in order to achieve perfection, a person must cultivate their desires and recognize the nature of things in the world to attain self-awareness.  

Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism

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