Who were the predecessors that influenced Zhu Xi's teachings?
The Cheng brothers
The Wu sisters
The Sun emperors
The Li poets
Answer
The Cheng brothers, Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi, were prominent Chinese philosophers of the Song Dynasty whose teachings significantly influenced Zhu Xi. The Cheng brothers advocated for the investigation of things and an emphasis on the innate goodness of human nature. Cheng Hao's philosophy prioritized practical action and intuition, while Cheng Yi focused on the examination of principle and moral self-cultivation.
The Sage of Songtian: A Quiz on the Life and Works of Zhu Xi
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