Gu Yanwu
Gu Yanwu was a Chinese scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, recognized for his critical stance against the rigid writing styles of his era. He argued for writing that serves practical purposes and benefits society, reinforcing the idea that literature should be meaningful.
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Gu Yanwu criticized the imitative nature of Ming dynasty writing and emphasized the need for writing to benefit society.
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