陽明的「理」概念在他的立教宗旨中明顯偏向「德性方面」，然而他論述「理」的內容時對「非德性方面」亦曾提及，並且欲亦以「心」說之；筆者於本文中除考察他對此兩種方向之「理」的論述內容之外，在個人的分類中，談論出他的「心即理」教法可適用於「德性意義之理」，並且指出陽明若勉強地以「心」談論「非德性意義之理」時所遭受的困難以及不通暢之處。於本文中，筆者除了對陽明的「理」概念內容作出分類及釐清之外，並論述其「心即理」的適用範圍。
In Wang Yangming's theoretical premises, the concept of ”Li” tends to relate to ”the moral domain,” though its affinity with ”the amoral domain” is also suggested. He furthermore expounds this concept of ”Li” by the notion of ”Xin.” In this paper I investigate Wang's twin-track approach upon ”Li,” and propose that his tenet of ”Xin Ji Li” suits a moral conception of ”Li.” I also point out the predicaments Wang encounters when carring out a forced application of the notion of ”Xin” in expounding an amoral conception of ”Li.” In addition to my attempts to categorize and elucidate Wang's concept of ”Li,” the proper application range of ”Xin Ji Li” will also be explored.
