How did Zhu Xi reinterpret Mengzi’s notion of the “sprouts” of
goodness? How does this play into your author’s characterization of Zhu
Xi’s model as a recovery model of moral self-cultivation?
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The notions of li and qi are central to Zhu Xi’s thought. Explain li and qi, and how they are supposed to interact in Zhu Xi’s metaphysics, in as much detail as you can.
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How did interaction with Daoism change the face of Chinese Buddhism?
Explain Zhuangzi’s image of the mind of the sage being like a mirror.
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