明代思想雖以心學為最重要，然而理學源遠流長，始終與之相競勝。本課程下學期選讀王廷相（1474-1544）、李材（1519-1602）、顧憲成（1550-1612）、高攀龍（1562-1626）、劉宗周（1578-1645）等五位明代理學思想家的作品。綜合各家，可以獲得明代後期理學思想的輪廓。
閱讀資料：先讀《明儒學案》相關學案，或進而選讀各家原著。《明儒學案》用鄭性刻本的點校本，有沈芝盈點校本（中華書局1983年版）、吳光點校本（收於《黃宗羲全集》七、八冊，浙江古籍出版社2005年版）。各家原著可在四庫全書、四庫存目叢書中找到。《劉宗周全集》，中央研究院中國文哲研究所、浙江古籍出版社皆有排印本。
Although the School of Mind-heart is more important in philosophical world of Ming dynasty, the School of Principle which had longer tradition, is always an competitive alternative. In the second semester students are introduced to the works of five philosophers of the School of Principle. They are: Wang Ting-xiang (1474-1544), Li Cai（1519-1602）, Gu Xian-cheng（1550-1612）, Gao Pang-lung（1562-1626）, and Liu Zong-zhou（1578-1645）. Their thoughts putting together form a profile of the School of Principle of the later Ming.
With regards to each philosopher, students are required first to read relevant chapters in Ming-ru Xueh-an, and then to study selections from their works.


三、評量方式：
以報告為主要依據。須針對每位理學家寫一篇報告。