NGUYEN BINH KHIEM’S PHILOSOPHY- BASIC ISSUES AND ITS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Abstract

In the history of Vietnamese thought, Nguyen Binh Khiem is remarkable special phenomenon of the sixteenth century. All of his thoughts, particularly philosophical issues regarding the world and human life, come together to form a complete, unified whole with many elements and positive thinking methods. It shows the depth and sensitivity in thinking of a philosopher and culturalist is likened to a great tree that shined throughout the sixteenth century. Therefore, studying the basic issues of Nguyen Binh Khiem's philosophy as well as clarifying its historical value for the development of Vietnamese thought is critical in the modern period.