Chung-ying Cheng

Chung-ying Cheng is a Chinese-American philosopher and scholar known for his work bridging Chinese and Western philosophy, particularly in the areas of logic, metaphysics, and comparative philosophy. He has made significant contributions to the interpretation and development of Neo-Confucianism and Chinese philosophy in contemporary contexts. As a professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa since 1972, Cheng has published extensively on Chinese philosophy, including influential works on the I Ching (Book of Changes) and the development of Chinese logic. His theoretical framework of "onto-hermeneutics" has provided new ways to understand and interpret classical Chinese philosophical texts. Cheng has served as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Chinese Philosophy since founding it in 1973, establishing it as a major platform for East-West philosophical dialogue. His work has been particularly influential in developing systematic interpretations of Chinese philosophy that engage with modern philosophical discourse while maintaining authentic connections to traditional Chinese thought. He is recognized for developing the concept of "Creative Original Ontology," which synthesizes elements of Chinese philosophy with Western metaphysical traditions. Cheng's contributions have helped establish Chinese philosophy as a field of study in Western academia and have influenced the development of comparative philosophy as a discipline.

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New Dimensions of Confucian and Neo-Confucian Philosophy (1991) An analysis of core Confucian concepts and their modern interpretations through both historical and contemporary philosophical perspectives.

Behind the Ontological Foundation of Wang Fu-chih's Philosophy (1986) A detailed examination of the metaphysical basis underlying the thought of Ming-Qing philosopher Wang Fu-chih.

On Creativity and Chinese Language and Culture (2002) A philosophical investigation into the relationships between language, thought, and cultural expression in Chinese traditions.

Inquiries into Classical Chinese Logic (1965) An exploration of logical structures and reasoning methods found in classical Chinese philosophical texts.

C-Y Cheng's Philosophical Essays (2019) A collection of essays addressing various aspects of Chinese philosophy, comparative philosophy, and contemporary philosophical issues.

Tai Chen's Inquiry into Goodness (1971) A study and translation of Tai Chen's ethical philosophy with analysis of its significance in Chinese intellectual history.

Theory of Triadic Creativity (2006) An explanation of the author's theory regarding three fundamental aspects of creative processes in human thought and culture.