| Abstract |
Starting from the examination of Uen-Kai School, the present study is to explore the intention of Chang-ang Dang to establish a scholar tree of Ru-Chia in Taiwan when he selected the eight scholars of Ru-Chia as the spiritual symbols for the School. Dang, a disciple of Chu and a member close to authority then, had a power for interpretation, and acted as a spokesman. The criterion that he proposed for section of the eight scholars reflected not only his personal preferences but also the values of the authority at the time. When he stated the contributions the eight scholars had made to Taiwan, he not only integrated and coordinated all of their work but also depicted a scholar tree of Ru-Chia dated from South Ming Dynasty to Ching Dynasty. This complete tree outlined a continuity of the mainstream culture and Dang’s intention to include Taiwan into Hang’s domain.
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