

Cheng's idea of yi was that it was identical with nature, which he believed was essentially good. Their ideas met with strong official opposition, but were reconstituted by Zhu Xi. The Cheng brothers, Yi (1033–1107) and Hao (1032–1085) both utilized the Great Learning's philosophies. The Great Learning developed from many authors adapting to the needs and beliefs of the community at the time. It is still unclear how much his students wrote and edited.

Confucius taught 3000 pupils of which 72 mastered the six arts. Confucius' student, master Zengzi wrote the introduction and exposition of the Great Learning. 6.1 Effects on the Education in Modern ChinaĬonfucius, who incorporated ideas from earlier philosophers, compiled or edited the Classic of Rites, the Five Classics and the Spring and Autumn Annals.5 The Great Learning and Education in China.
