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1. Lü Buwei (吕不韦, 291–235 BCE) Core Philosophy Syncretism (兼容并蓄): Blended Confucian ethics, Daoist cosmology, and Legalist statecraft Practical Governance (实用治国): “Adapt theories to real-world administration” […]
The Pre-Qin era (c. 1046-221 BCE) birthed China’s foundational philosophies. Confucius shaped moral governance, Laozi revealed Daoist harmony, Mozi advocated universal love, while Legalists like Han Fei emphasized statecraft. Their competing visions – from ritual propriety to wuwei (non-action) – created the “Hundred Schools of Thought” that continue influencing Asian civilization today.
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1. Guiguzi (鬼谷子, c. 4th Century BCE) Core Philosophy Adaptive Persuasion (权变之术): “Align strategies with shifting power dynamics” Psychological Manipulation (揣摩术): Reading opponents’ intentions Dualistic Tactics […]
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1. Zou Yan (邹衍, c. 305–240 BCE) Core Philosophy Five Elements Theory (五行说): Cyclic interaction of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water. “Five Virtues” Political Cycle (五德终始): Dynasties […]
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1. Hui Shi (惠施, c. 370–310 BCE) Core Philosophy Relativism (相对论): “All things are one in difference” (万物毕同毕异). Paradoxical Reasoning: “The sun at noon is the […]