Song dynasty Neo-Confucian philosopher who co-founded with his brother Cheng Yi the school that placed li (principle) at the center of Neo-Confucian metaphysics.
Developed the concept of ren as forming one body with Heaven, Earth, and all things — the foundation of Neo-Confucian moral metaphysics. The investigation of principle (gewu) is the path to moral understanding. Emphasized immediate intuitive understanding over systematic inquiry.
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