Er Cheng Luo Xue and the Study of Practical Learning

Author: Zhao Jinzhao
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The book "Liu Cheng's Luoxue and the Study of Practical Learning" presented to the readers is a collection of papers from scholars who participated in the "International Academic Symposium on Liu Cheng's Luoxue and Practical Learning" held at Luoyang University in 2002. This book explores the status and role of Liu Cheng (Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi) in the history of Chinese scholarship from the perspective of Luoxue and practical learning, primarily addressing the following questions: Whether the thought system of Liu Cheng's Luoxue contains elements of practical learning; What is the relationship between Liu Cheng's Luoxue and the practical learning of the Ming and Qing dynasties; How should the historical status and role of Liu Cheng in the academic history of the Song and Ming dynasties be evaluated? Additionally, the book provides comprehensive discussions and in-depth analyses of Liu Cheng's views on morality, religion, the Doctrine of the Mean, the Four Books, the people-centered governance, the Book of Changes, textual criticism, and modern value. The articles included in this book, while preliminary, incomplete, and even some opinions debatable, have laid a solid foundation for this research topic and hold significant historical meaning in terms of pioneering and innovation. Continuing along this correct path, scholars will undoubtedly achieve fruitful research outcomes and make important contributions to the study of Chinese practical learning.