Lu Jiuyuan

Lu Jiuyuan was a Chinese philosopher from the Song Dynasty known for developing an influential school of thought called "School of the Mind." He believed that true knowledge and moral virtue come from within one's own innate understanding and intuition, rather than solely through external learning or study. His ideas emphasize the importance of active self-reflection and cultivating one's innate moral sense to achieve harmony and virtue. Lu Jiuyuan’s philosophy highlights the inner moral mind as the key to understanding the world and living rightly, fostering a focus on personal insight and moral development.