Zhu Xi
Philosopher, Politician
1130 – 1200
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Who was Zhu Xi?
Zhu Xi or Chu Hsi was a Song Dynasty Confucian scholar who became the leading figure of the School of Principle and the most influential rationalist Neo-Confucian in China. His contributions to Chinese philosophy including his assigning special significance to the Analects of Confucius, the Mencius, the Great Learning, and the Doctrine of the Mean, his emphasis on the investigation of things, and the synthesis of all fundamental Confucian concepts, formed the basis of Chinese bureaucracy and government for over 700 years.
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- Born
- Oct 18, 1130
Youxi County - Also known as
- Xi Zhu
- Hsi Chu
- Nationality
- China
- Profession
- Lived in
- Fujian
- Died
- Apr 23, 1200
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on July 23, 2013
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