The main characteristics of progressive ideological trend between Ming and Qing Dynasties

* * * Similarities of Progressive Thinkers in Ming and Qing Dynasties;

1, anti-tradition, anti-dogma. Li Zhi opposed Confucianism and Mencius, hated the defenders who maintained traditional ethics and dared to challenge feudal orthodoxy. Huang Zongxi, Gu and Wang Fuzhi also strongly criticized the traditional Confucian ethics.

2. Oppose autocracy and advocate democracy. Li Zhi advocated the free development of personality and should not be forced to obey the interests and wishes of the rulers. Huang Zongzang thought that the monarch was a "great disaster in the world", Gu proposed "multi-governance" instead of "single governance", and Huang Zongxi proposed the establishment of "the law of the world" and the establishment of supervision institutions.

3. It reflects the requirements of the times in the embryonic period of capitalism. Li Zhi denounced the traditional moral concept and the preaching of "keeping righteousness and destroying human desires", and proposed that everyone has his own self-interest. Huang Zongxi put forward that "industry and commerce are the foundation", Gu advocated "applying the world" and Wang Fuzhi advocated "enriching the people will make the country's life also". Their thoughts shine with innovation, which reflects the requirements of the times in the embryonic period of capitalism in a certain sense.