The philosophical thoughts in Jin Yong's works

Jin Yong's works are one of the representative works of Chinese martial arts novels, which contain many profound philosophical thoughts. The following are some common examples: 1 Jianghu philosophy: The Jianghu world in Jin Yong's novels is a world full of competition and conflict. The characters often face various challenges and difficulties. The common philosophy in his novels was that martial artists would fight for power and honor at all costs. This thought also reflected the traditional Chinese Confucian ideology of "chivalrous martial arts breaking the ban". Loyalty philosophy: The characters in Jin Yong's novels are usually loyal and upright. They believe in their own beliefs and principles and are willing to sacrifice themselves for their friends and relatives. This loyalty philosophy reflected the concept of loyalty and filial piety in traditional Chinese Confucianism. At the same time, it also reflected Jin Yong's respect and reference for Chinese traditional culture. 3. The philosophy of human nature: The characters in Jin Yong's novels often show the complexity and variety of human nature, including good and evil, desire, emotion, and so on. The common philosophy in his novels was that "every man for himself" meant that the interests of individuals often affected the entire society. This thought also reflected the concept of "cultivating one's moral character, managing one's family, governing the country, and pacifying the world" in traditional Chinese Confucianism. 4. Destiny philosophy: Some characters in Jin Yong's novels often have very tragic fates. They encounter many misfortunes and setbacks, but they can still overcome difficulties and succeed in the end. This philosophy of fate reflected the "view of destiny" in traditional Chinese Confucianism, which meant that people should follow the destiny and do their best. The philosophical thoughts in Jin Yong's works were the comprehensive embodiment of traditional Chinese culture and martial arts culture. It reflected the essence of traditional Chinese Confucianism and also integrated some concepts of western philosophy.