英文摘要
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This article attempts to explore Wang Yang-ming's educational thought from the three major dimensions of "educational purpose", "educational content", and "educational methods", and further elucidate the insights each offers for current university education. Wang Yang-ming's educational purpose focuses on "being sage", which means deepening one's self-awareness, nurturing the foundation of life, and applying it to society. The educational content is based on the "unity of Jing (activities of gaining knowledge) and Yi (nous, the Self)", emphasizing that the Self (innate good) is the governing mechanism for all learning. The key to learning lies in nurturing the Self to elevate one's character. Additionally, it values experiential knowledge more than information gained solely from books or one-way teaching by teachers. As for educational methods, Wang Yang-ming advocated choosing more open and spiritually-oriented educational environments. He guided students in meditative contemplation, preventing them from becoming stagnant and lifeless. At the same time, he encouraged flexible use of teaching techniques to inspire students to discover problems on their own and validate their understanding through practical experience. Wang Yang-ming also offered lots of spontaneous guidance to students in their daily lives. Furthermore, after interpreting the underlying educational purposes, contents, and methods in Wang Yang-ming's thought, this article proposes some possible approaches to apply these insights to current university education. We hope to provide a fresh perspective on the topic of Wang Yang-ming's educational thought, sparking reflections among educators on the challenges currently faced in education. Perhaps by contemplating "What really makes a good education?" from the perspective of Wang Yang-ming's thought, we may gain relevant and inspiring insights.
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