Abstract：Wang Shouren’s theory of a mind neither good or evil seems to contradict in logic Chu Hsi’s theory of emotions shown or latent, which he discussed time and again. In effect, Wang’s theory of mind has inherent relations with the NeoConfucian theory of “emotions shown or latent”. Wang’s understanding of mind, nature and Qi, which brings out idea of the sameness of mind and natural law, has much in common with Chu Hsi’s argument that “it can be called Zhong (neutral) when emotions like happiness, anger, sadness are not shown” although they are different from each other. He insists that the concept of a mind neither good nor evil is closely related to such ideas of “good”, “conscience” and “prevalence of natural law” via the media of the “neutral” concept of “emotions latent”. The concept of “mind being neither good nor evil” and the concept of “intention being either good or evil” are but two sides of one things.
田智忠. 从朱子的“已发未发说”看阳明的
“无善无恶心之体”[J]. 江苏大学学报（社会科学版）, 2010, 12(2): 15-19.
TianZhizhong. On Wang Shouren’s Theory of “Neither Good nor Evil Mind” from
the Perspective of Chu Hsi’s Theory of “Emotions Shown or Latent”. Journal of Jiangsu University（Social Science Editi, 2010, 12(2): 15-19.
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