Taoist figures: Xia Houchun 夏侯淳
Xiahou Chun, Jin-era writer and metaphysician, advocated Daoist "valuing non-being," embracing wu-wei and simplicity. He promoted ethical unity of opposites—strength with gentleness, pride with humility—arguing true virtue lies in balancing...
Taoist figures: Xia Houchun 夏侯淳
Xiahou Chun, Jin-era writer and metaphysician, advocated Daoist "valuing non-being," embracing wu-wei and simplicity. He promoted ethical unity of opposites—strength with gentleness, pride with humility—arguing true virtue lies in balancing...
Who is Sun Chuo 孙绰
Sun Chuo (314–371), Eastern Jin literary figure and philosopher, renowned for his nature poetry and Fu on Tiantai Mountain. He harmonized Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, asserting their unity—famously declaring “Zhou,...
Who is Sun Chuo 孙绰
Sun Chuo (314–371), Eastern Jin literary figure and philosopher, renowned for his nature poetry and Fu on Tiantai Mountain. He harmonized Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, asserting their unity—famously declaring “Zhou,...
Who is Jiang You 江逌
Jiang You (c. 305–362), Jin scholar and Daoist thinker, advocated reclusion, non-attachment, and tranquility. He promoted the "nature and destiny" (xingfen) theory, arguing all beings—rulers, subjects, wise, or foolish—should accept...
Who is Jiang You 江逌
Jiang You (c. 305–362), Jin scholar and Daoist thinker, advocated reclusion, non-attachment, and tranquility. He promoted the "nature and destiny" (xingfen) theory, arguing all beings—rulers, subjects, wise, or foolish—should accept...
Who is Lu Ji 陆机
Lu Ji (261–303), Western Jin poet and philosopher, grandson of General Lu Xun. After Wu’s fall, he studied for a decade before serving in the Jin court. A master of...
Who is Lu Ji 陆机
Lu Ji (261–303), Western Jin poet and philosopher, grandson of General Lu Xun. After Wu’s fall, he studied for a decade before serving in the Jin court. A master of...
Who is Guo Pu 郭璞
Guo Pu (276–324), Jin Dynasty scholar, poet, and metaphysician, renowned for annotations of Classic of Mountains and Seas, Erya, and Fangyan. Advocate of Daoist "non-being" philosophy, he promoted transcending form,...
Who is Guo Pu 郭璞
Guo Pu (276–324), Jin Dynasty scholar, poet, and metaphysician, renowned for annotations of Classic of Mountains and Seas, Erya, and Fangyan. Advocate of Daoist "non-being" philosophy, he promoted transcending form,...
Who is Zhang Hua 张华
Zhang Hua (232–300), a Jin scholar and bibliophile, advocated "following nature," emphasizing the safety of being unremarkable. His famous work, "The Wren's Ode," illustrates how insignificance ensures survival, contrasting with...
Who is Zhang Hua 张华
Zhang Hua (232–300), a Jin scholar and bibliophile, advocated "following nature," emphasizing the safety of being unremarkable. His famous work, "The Wren's Ode," illustrates how insignificance ensures survival, contrasting with...