Zhou Dunyi

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Zhou Dunyi (Chinese: 周敦颐/周敦頤; pinyin: Zhōu Dūnyí; Wade-Giles: Chou Tun-yi; 1017-1073 CE), or Zhou Lianxi (周濂溪; Chou Lien-hsi), was a Chinese Neo-Confucian philosopher and cosmologist during the Song Dynasty. He conceptualized the Neo-Confucian cosmology of the day, explaining the relationship between human conduct and universal forces. In this way, he emphasizes that humans can master their qi ("psycho-physical stuff; vital life energy") in order to accord with nature.

[edit] Writings

  • Taiji tushuo (太極圖說/太极图说; "Explanations of the Diagram of the Supreme Ultimate" or "Diagram Explaining the Supreme Ultimate")
  • Tong shu (通書/通书; "Penetrating the I-Ching")
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