理
Lǐ
Principle (Neo-Conf.)

Rational structure inherent in each thing. Distinct from lǐ 禮 (ritual). Central to Zhū Xī.

Thinkers

程顥 Chéng Hào 程頤 Chéng Yí 朱熹 Zhū Xī

Works

太極圖說 Explanation of the Diagram of the Supreme Ultimate 四書章句集注 Collected Commentaries on the Four Books
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