陳確認為人性並非一成而變，而是一個動態的過程，而伴隨這種動態過程的就是「工夫」的作用。在此基礎上，陳確實現了將人性論與人的後天教化、修養等工夫論相關聯。在對孟子性善論和宋儒心性論進行考察的基礎上，陳確凸顯了「慎習」和「知行合一」的踐履意義，從而為其推崇禮教提供了心性論基礎。對禮樂的社會價值的看重，正是包括陳確在內的明遺民共同關心的話題。他們借助於對禮樂的認同和研究，從而表達他們對代表華夏文化的「故國」的眷戀。陳確熱衷於禮儀的整飭，這可以從其議禮和實踐兩個方面來看。他既從理論的角度對葬禮等加以探討，又躬行禮教，將喪儀視為正人心風俗的手段。

Chen Que believes that human nature is not a constant process, but a dynamic process, accompanied by the role of “time”. On the basis of examining Mencius’ theory of goodness in nature and Song Confucianism's theory of mind and nature, Chen Que highlighted the practical significance of “cautious practice” and “unity of knowledge and action”, thus providing a foundation for his worship of ritual education based on the theory of mind and nature. The emphasis on the social value of ritual and music is a topic of common concern among the Ming dynasty’s descendants, including Chen Que. They express their attachment to the “homeland” that represents Chinese culture through their identification and research on etiquette and music. Chen Que is passionate about discussing etiquette, which can be seen from two aspects: discussing etiquette and practicing it.