Seven Worthies

Seven Worthies

Seven Worthies

of the bamboo grove

Seven Worthies

of the bamboo grove

4 Books of Zhu Xi

books of a thief 5 Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a Confucian scholar of the Southern Song (1127-1276). Incredibly learned and prolific, he ushered in a Neo-Confucian revival. His commentaries on the Four Books, which he singled out as the core classics of the Confucian canon, became prescribed reading for government officials. 4 books of Zhu Xi Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a Confucian scholar of the Southern Song (1127-1276). Incredibly learned and prolific, he ushered in a Neo-Confucian revival. His commentaries [...]

4 Books of Zhu Xi2024-09-09T16:34:09+00:00

5 Virtues of a Thief

virtues of a thief 5 Robber Zhi (盜跖) is one of the stock characters of the Zhuangzi, frequently invoked to poke holes in the tenets of other philosophers and generally Confucians. This cheeky list, which sums up the ‘dao’ of being a thief, is a comical subversion of the qualities that the ruists (Confucians) espoused. The satirical passage is part of a broader point; the sages disturbed the natural order by introducing the artificial desire for virtuous qualities. Though a few good people may result, the society they [...]

5 Virtues of a Thief2024-09-09T07:53:50+00:00
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