양명학자 蔡仁厚의 『중국철학사』 독후기

In order to find the main idea of a passage, first determine the subject or topic of the passage. To do this, simply ask yourself “What is this passage about?” Usually your answer to this question will be the subject that is most often mentioned or referred to in the passage. Once you have determined the topic, then ask yourself “What point is being made about that topic?” to get the main idea. For example, your answer to the question “What is this passage about?” might be “crickets” (note that this is a general answer, but more focused than “insects”). Then, your answer to the second question might be “In China, crickets are highly valued” (note that this answer contains a general point about crickets which more specific details in the passage, such as “Crickets are considered to be a symbol of good luck” and “ Some Chinese families even have crickets as pets,” might support).