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Wang Yangming
MedievalPhilosopherChina1472 — 1529
明代思想家、军事家。创立心学提出知行合一。平定宁王之乱，文武双全。
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Quick Facts
Born
1472
Died
1529
Country
China
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Philosopher
Score Overview
Military (10%)9
Political (20%)35
Influence (20%)65
Legacy (20%)40
Leadership (15%)57
Strategy (15%)41
Total Score45.0
Wang Yangming — Complete Timeline
1508 AD
Formulation of the School of MindCultural
Wang Yangming, while in exile in Longchang, Guizhou, experienced a sudden enlightenment about the unity of knowledge and action. He formulated the core doctrine of the School of Mind, asserting that innate moral knowledge (liangzhi) is inherent in all humans.
Ming dynastyPhilosophyEnlightenment
Impact: globalconstructive
1519 AD
Suppression of the Prince of Ning RebellionWar◆ Major
Wang Yangming, as governor of southern Jiangxi, raised local militias and defeated the rebel Prince of Ning in 35 days. He captured the prince without imperial authorization, demonstrating his practical application of military strategy. The victory enhanced his reputation.
Ming dynastyRebellionMilitary campaign
Impact: regional
1527 AD
Publication of Instructions for Practical LivingCultural◆ Major
Wang Yangming's disciples compiled his teachings into Instructions for Practical Living (Chuanxi Lu). The work systematized his philosophy of the unity of knowledge and action, emphasizing moral cultivation through direct experience. It became a foundational text of the School of Mind.
Ming dynastyPhilosophyPublication
Impact: globalconstructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
1
Tactics
1
Battles
1
Army Scale
1
War Impact
1
Political
Governance
3
Reform
3
Stability
3
Policy
3
Power
3
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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