Qing philosophers based themselves at the Donglin Academy, founded in 1604, and devoted themselves to reconstituting an activist ________ based on rigorous self-cultivation and advising court officials.

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The Donglin Academy was a center for the revival of Confucianism during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Philosophers there focused on Confucian teachings, emphasizing self-cultivation and the role of advising officials, which aligns with Confucian principles rather than Buddhism, Platonism, or Catholicism.

Qing Philosophers Based Themselves at the Donglin Academy, Founded in 1604