The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

Summary

Chen Ping An arrives at the Imperial Academy to find his father-in-law, Ji Xiangwen, and a group of scholars waiting to support him. Despite his reluctance, Chen Ping An delivers a bold lecture challenging Confucian ideals, asserting that Heaven and Earth lack benevolence. He introduces his own philosophy, Mind Learning, emphasizing the unity of knowledge and action. His radical ideas shock the audience and suggest a new scholarly doctrine that could rival Confucianism. Ji Xiangwen, while supportive, argues that the issue lies not in scholarship itself but in the failure of scholars to practice true benevolence. The lecture marks a pivotal moment in the academic landscape.

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