南大吉对阳明心学的四大贡献——兼论对复兴优秀传统文化的启示

Nan Daji’s Four Major Contributions to Wang Yangming’s Mind Study——Also on the implications for the rejuvenation of China’s excellent traditional culture

考之南大吉生平,其于王阳明心学的贡献主要表现为四个方面:不唯笃信心学,而且身体力行实践之;不唯修葺书院为王阳明讲学提供平台,而且亲临督教指导学员;不唯刻印阳明语录,而且与同门切磋学习心得,相互激励;不唯抵御对阳明心学的各种攻击、毁谤,而且成为王阳明心灵上的知己。南大吉之于王阳明心学的作为和贡献,对于当今复兴传统文化的实践亦蕴含着弥足珍贵的启示意义。

A study of the life of Nan Daji(also Nan Yuanshan)could reveal his contributions to Wang Yangming’s Mind Study philosophy in four aspects.First,he was not only a believer of Mind Study,but also a practitioner himself.Second,he not only constructed an academy to provide a lecturing platform for Wang Yangming,but also went there himself to supervise and instruct the students.Third,he not only edited and published what Wang Yangming had said,but also studied and discussed with his fellow followers to inspire each other.Fourth,he not only fought against various attacks and slanders on Wang Yangming’s Mind Study,but also became his spiritual confidant.What Nan had done and his contributions to Wang’s Mind Study are also valuable inspirations for the practice of reviving Chinese traditional culture today.