<p>This book summarizes the academic biography of most influential Neo–Confucian philosopher Wang Yangming's life in Ming dynasty of China. It gives a detailed description of Wang Yangming's life and career, as well as to makes attention points of research on various historical archives. The combination of history and theory integrates the development of his life world and the evolution of ideological world. This book will serve as a comprehensive reference for reserchers to have a detailed understanding of Wang Yangming's life and ancient and medieval philosophy of mind.</p>