Cheng Yi

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Chéng
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1033–1107

School of Principle

Systematized the concept of lǐ (principle) and developed the method of "investigation of things" (géwù). Intellectual master of Zhū Xī.

Lineage

Master: Zhou Dunyi

Relationships

Influenced: Zhu Xi
Contemporary of: Cheng Hao