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This school of thought was influenced by a thinker who promoted “ancient writing” in opposition to stylized prose written in couplets. This movement's opposition to social reform led to the rise of the “practical learning” movement. A member of this school of thought claimed people should return to their “true nature,” which is “sincerity.” An earlier text inspired the philosophical method a member of this school of thought termed “the investigation of things.” (15[1])The statement that “Those who ‘know’ but do not (*) act simply do not yet know” exemplifies the “unity of knowledge and action” espoused by a member of this school of thought. The teachings of the earlier “Four Books” were emphasized by Zhu Xi, (-5[1])a member of this school of thought. (10[1])For 10 points, Wang Yangming was a member of what school of thought popular in the Song and Ming dynasties that was (10[1])inspired by the earlier Analects? ■END■

ANSWER: Neo-Confucianism [or Sòng-Míng lǐxué; accept Song-Ming Confucianism; accept School of Principle; prompt on Confucianism; reject "New Confucianism"] (The first three clues refer to Han Yu's promotion of guwen, the silhak movement, and Li Ao's Fuxing Shu.)
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John ChenUBCthrow away your cards, rally in the streets7215
Joel MilesThompson et al.I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire115-5
Evan TingAw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big boomsCLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!12210
Henry BonI wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retireThompson et al.14410

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