Li Zhi deviated from traditional Confucianism.

Li Zhi was a thinker in the Ming Dynasty. He opposed Confucian orthodoxy and advocated freedom of thought and individual independence, which was very avant-garde at that time. Li Zhi's thought has great enlightenment to the society at that time and our present society. This paper will discuss the importance of Li Zhi's thought from the following aspects.

First, the background of Li Zhi's thought

In the Ming Dynasty, Confucianism was orthodox, and the Confucian classics, Four Books and Five Classics, were regarded as the essence of China culture. At the same time, Confucianism emphasizes individual responsibility and obligation, emphasizes the relationship between people, and pays little attention to individual freedom and independence. This thought played a great role in the society at that time, but it also brought some constraints and repression to people.

However, Li Zhi's thought is different from that of Confucianism. He advocates that people should have the right to think freely and should have independent personality and thoughts. This idea was very avant-garde in the society at that time, and it also brought people a new way of thinking and lifestyle.

Second, the content of Li Zhi's thought

1. Oppose Confucian orthodoxy

Li Zhi opposed Confucian orthodoxy and advocated freedom of thought and individual independence. He thinks that Confucianism pays too much attention to individual responsibility and obligation, but ignores individual freedom and independence. He believes that people should have their own ideas and opinions instead of blindly following orthodoxy.

2. Promote free thinking

Li Zhi advocated freedom of thought and thought that people should have the right to freedom of thought. He believes that people should have their own thoughts and opinions, not be bound by others' thoughts and opinions. He believes that free thought is an important factor in the progress of human civilization.

3. Advocate individual independence

Li Zhi advocates individual independence and thinks that people should have independent personality and thoughts. He believes that individual independence is an important factor in the progress of human civilization. He believes that individual independence can promote human innovation and development.

Third, the enlightenment significance of Li Zhi's thought.

1. Advocate free thought

Li Zhi's thought advocates free thought, which also has great enlightenment to our present society. Our present society also needs freedom of thought, and people need to have their own thoughts and opinions, rather than being bound by others' thoughts and opinions. Free thought can promote social progress and development.

2. Emphasize individual independence

Li Zhi's thought advocates emphasizing individual independence, which also has great enlightenment to our present society. Our present society also needs individual independence, and people need to have independent personality and thoughts. Individual independence can promote social innovation and development.

3. Oppose orthodoxy

Li Zhi's thought advocates opposing orthodoxy, which also has great enlightenment to our present society. Our present society also needs to oppose orthodoxy, and people need to have their own ideas and opinions, instead of blindly following orthodoxy. Opposing orthodoxy can promote social progress and development.