Introduction -- Some basic categories of Ch'eng I's thought: Heaven-Tao-Li -- His idea of nature -- His idea of history -- His idea of man -- Fundamentals of ethical teaching -- The twofold way to perfect manhood.
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This book offers a comprehensive account of the great Neo-Confucian Master Cheng I (1033-1107), showing his philosophical ideas in a modern light. It systematically examines Cheng's extensive literature and provides an ingenious interpretation of Cheng's social and political views. The author, Yung-ch'un Ts'ai, was a respected scholar of sociology and theology in 20th century China.