Research On Neo-confucianism Of Cheng Yi's Yi-ology

The feature of Cheng Yi's opinion about the interpretation of Zhouyi is interpreting it with Li,which is reflected by his absorption and development of the traditional way of the interpretation of Zhouyi in his Yi-ology.His fusion of The Four Books and Zhouyi formed a complete theory system.His “Unity of Noumenon(Ti)and Presentation(Yong)”theory is not only the logical premise for the relationship between Li and Xiang(phenomenon),Li and Shi(Event),but also the principle of his establishment of the philosophical system of idealism.Based on the relationship between Dao and Yin-Yang in Zhouyi,Cheng Yi explained the relationship between Li and Qi(vital force).He described the “TianLi” as the highest ontology,which is both the principle for nature and morality.The former governs natural matters,and the latter governs human affairs.As for his philosophy of human nature,C heng Yi believed that “Heaven-endowed Nature” is purely fine while “the inborn nature” is affected by the quality of Q i,which may generate evil.By removing desires,being respectful and investigating matters,one can experience and apprehend the purely fine “TianLi”.What's more,by being respected inherently and upright extrinsically,one can achieve sainthood.Based on his idealism,C heng Yi regarded cultivating method as an important connection to Li and sainthood theory in his Yi-ology.In his opinion,if everyone manages to read the classics written by saints and contemplate the manners of them,one can achieve to the same level of saints and the heaven.