List of Chinese philosophers
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[edit] Taoist philosophers
- Laozi (Lao Tzŭ), illusive founder of Taoism and author of the Tao te Ching (Book of the Way).
- Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzŭ), mystical and relativistic skeptic.
- Lie Yukou, said to be the author of the Daoist book Liezi.
- Wang Pi, Three Kingdoms philosopher
[edit] Philosophers from other early schools
- Mozi (Mo Tzŭ), utilitarian and founder of the Moist school.
- Hui Shi, relativistic Logician who influenced Zhuangzi.
- Gongsun Long, Logician who was known for his paradoxes.
- Han Feizi, synthesizer of Legalist theories.
[edit] Buddhist philosophers
- Linji (Lin-chi), founder of the Linji school of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China, a branch of which is the Rinzai school in Japan.
- Huineng The 6th buddhist patriarch of the Chan (Zen) School in China, he established the concept of "no mind".
- Zhaozhou A famous chan (Zen) master during the 8th century, noted for his wisdom. Became known for his subtle teaching methods and his use of gongans.
[edit] Neo-Confucian philosophers
- Zhu Xi (Chu Hsi), rationalist and leading figure of the School of Principle.
- Tu Wei-ming, ethicist
- Wang Yangming, idealist and leading figure of the School of Mind.
[edit] Modern philosophers
- Feng Youlan (Fung Yu-Lan), rationalist who integrated Neo-Confucian, Taoist, and Western metaphysics.
- Han Yu, founded Neo-Confucianism, essayist, and poet.
- Jin Yuelin Logicial positivist and logician.
