The Influence of Unity of Knowing and Doing on China Traditional Culture

On "Unity of Knowledge and Action" in China Traditional Culture

In the process of cultural development in China, philosophy occupies an important position. In the history of philosophical development, the relationship between behavior and knowledge has never been ignored, and it has always been an important focus of inquiry. Every thinker, in every state of social development, has a different understanding and is constantly evolving and developing. For example, at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, Lao Tzu advocated "knowing after the prophet". In short, knowing after the prophet. Knowledge guides behavior and emphasizes the importance of knowledge, but it is not known until it is denied. At the end of the Warring States period, Xunzi advocated "knowing first", that is, knowing first, so as to be able to know it, emphasizing the importance of behavior, which is the source and foundation of knowledge. After a series of discussions on the relationship between behavior and knowledge, Wang Mingyang put forward the concept of "the unity of knowing and doing" and the complementary relationship between knowledge and behavior. The core meaning is to match words with deeds. It emphasizes the indivisibility of behavior and knowledge and the dialectical unity between them. From the perspective of self-cultivation. One's own moral realm should be unified with one's own behavior, and one's moral realm should be improved through behavior and cognition, and one's unconscionable thoughts should be overcome, so as to realize one's conscience and guide one's behavior. The idea of unity of knowing and doing is unified with the development direction of the Chinese nation. Through the guidance of the concept of unity of knowing and doing, the moral and ideological level and cultural accomplishment of the whole people will be improved, and the unity of moral behavior and the inheritance of practical spirit will be realized.