The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

Who is Jia Yi 贾谊?

Who is Jia Yi 贾谊?

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Jia Yi deeply analyzed the historical lessons of the Qin Dynasty, arguing that its rapid collapse stemmed from "failing to practice benevolence and righteousness."

Who is Jia Yi 贾谊?

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Jia Yi deeply analyzed the historical lessons of the Qin Dynasty, arguing that its rapid collapse stemmed from "failing to practice benevolence and righteousness."

Who is Cao Can 曹参?

Who is Cao Can 曹参?

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He once said to Emperor Hui: "Emperor Gaozu and Xiao He established the laws of the land, which are clear and sound. Now, Your Majesty need only govern with non-action

Who is Cao Can 曹参?

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He once said to Emperor Hui: "Emperor Gaozu and Xiao He established the laws of the land, which are clear and sound. Now, Your Majesty need only govern with non-action

Who is Mei Cheng 枚乘?

Who is Mei Cheng 枚乘?

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Philosophically, he inclined toward Taoism and emphasized the Taoist concept of valuing life and nurturing health. He argued that the extreme luxury and indulgence of princes and nobles were the...

Who is Mei Cheng 枚乘?

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Philosophically, he inclined toward Taoism and emphasized the Taoist concept of valuing life and nurturing health. He argued that the extreme luxury and indulgence of princes and nobles were the...

Who is Yan Chu 颜斶?

Who is Yan Chu 颜斶?

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He argued that a monarch’s virtue depended on whether they respected scholars or belittled their subjects, stating, "The path to profound virtue lies in the power of honoring scholars" (ibid.).

Who is Yan Chu 颜斶?

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He argued that a monarch’s virtue depended on whether they respected scholars or belittled their subjects, stating, "The path to profound virtue lies in the power of honoring scholars" (ibid.).

Wei Mou(魏牡): The Taoist Prince Who Couldn’t Forget the World

Wei Mou(魏牡): The Taoist Prince Who Couldn’t For...

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Wei Mou was a Warring States prince who adored Zhuangzi, warned against the corrupting power of wealth, and retreated to a mountain cave—yet his heart, as the sources record, never...

Wei Mou(魏牡): The Taoist Prince Who Couldn’t For...

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Wei Mou was a Warring States prince who adored Zhuangzi, warned against the corrupting power of wealth, and retreated to a mountain cave—yet his heart, as the sources record, never...

Who is He Guanzi 鹖冠子?

Who is He Guanzi 鹖冠子?

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he expanded on Laozi’s concept of "the Dao generates the One," stating: "From the One comes qi (vital energy), from qi comes intention, from intention comes design, from design comes...

Who is He Guanzi 鹖冠子?

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he expanded on Laozi’s concept of "the Dao generates the One," stating: "From the One comes qi (vital energy), from qi comes intention, from intention comes design, from design comes...