The relationship between acupuncture-moxibustion theory ofand Neo- Confucianism / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

For the construction factors of acupuncture-moxibustion theory of, a doctor inDynasty, we studied his life, acupuncture-moxibustion theory and culture background in the History of Medicine and Philosophy of Science & Technology. It was found that the major source of' s Confucianism was the-Neo-Confucianism. The data show that Neo-Confucianism played an important role in the enrichment of his human nature, spirit, moral cultivation and political talent, making him a scholar in the-dynasty, also shaping his medical ethics, medical skill and acupuncture-moxibustion theory. The inheritance, development and application of-Neo-Confucianism provided the most fundamental thinking, research methods and patterns forto interpret the acupuncture classics, summarize his teachers' experience and develop his theoretical system.' s acupuncture-moxibustion practice and theory reached a new level, because he took acupuncture-moxibustion as one of the knowledge investigation and attainment of-Neo-Confucianism.