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4th-century BC Chinese philosophers
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The list 4th-century BC Chinese philosophers includes
Zhuangzi, Gaozi, Lie Yukou, Li Kui (legalist) and Shen Dao.
The list consists of 14 members.
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Zhuangzi
Chinese philosopher (c.369 – c.286 BC)
Overview: Zhuang Zhou (), commonly known as Zhuangzi (Chinese: 莊子; literally "Master Zhuang"; also rendered as Chuang Tzu), was an influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BC during the ...Nationality: ChineseOccupation: Philosopher
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Wu Qi
Chinese general (440–381 BC)
Overview: Wu Qi (simplified Chinese: 吴起; traditional Chinese: 吳起; pinyin: Wú Qǐ; Wade–Giles: Wu Ch'i, 440–381 BC) was a Chinese military leader, Legalist philosopher, and politician in the Warring ...Occupation: Writer 0
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3.Overview: Gaozi (Chinese: 告子; pinyin: Gàozǐ; Wade–Giles: Kao-tzu; 'Master Gao'; ca. 420-350 BCE), or Gao Buhai (告不害), was a Chinese philosopher during the Warring States period. Gaozi's teachings are ...Occupation: Philosopher 0
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Lie Yukou
4th-century BCE Chinese philosopher and author
Overview: Lie Yukou (Chinese: 列圄寇/列禦寇; pinyin: Liè Yǔkòu; Wade–Giles: Lieh Yü-k'ou; fl. ca. 400 BCE) is considered the author of the Daoist book Liezi, which uses his honorific name Liezi (Chinese: ...Occupation: Philosopher 0
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Mozi
5th-century BCE Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism
Overview: Mozi (Chinese: 墨子; pinyin: Mòzǐ; Wade–Giles: Mo Tzu ; Latinized as Micius ; c. 470 – c. 391 BC), original name Mo Di (墨翟), was a Chinese philosopher who founded the school of Mohism during ...Nationality: ChineseOccupation: PhilosopherGender: Male 0
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Hui Shi
4th century BCE Chinese philosopher of the School of NamesOverview: Hui Shi (Chinese: 惠施; pinyin: Huì Shī; Wade–Giles: Hui Shih; 370–310 BCE), or Huizi (Chinese: 惠子; pinyin: Huìzǐ; Wade–Giles: Hui Tzu; "Master Hui"), was a Chinese philosopher during ...Occupation: Philosopher 0
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Shang Yang
Statesman of the Qin state
Overview: Shang Yang (Chinese: 商鞅; c. 390 – 338 BC), also known as Wei Yang (Chinese: 衞鞅) and originally surnamed Gongsun, was an ancient Chinese philosopher, politician and a prominent legalist scholar ... 0
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Yang Zhu
Chinese philosopher; founder of Yangist philosophyOverview: Yang Zhu (simplified Chinese: 杨朱; traditional Chinese: 楊朱; pinyin: Yáng Zhū; Wade–Giles: Yang Chu; 440–360 BC), also known as Yang Zi or Yangzi (Master Yang), was a Chinese philosopher ...Occupation: Philosopher 0
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Mencius
Chinese Confucian philosopher (372–289 BC)
Overview: Mencius (MEN-shee-əs; c. – c.) was a Chinese Confucian philosopher, often described as the Second Sage (亞聖) to reflect his traditional esteem relative to Confucius himself. He was part of Confucius's fourth ... 0
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Chunyu Kun
Chinese, PhilosopherOverview: Chunyu Kun (Chinese: 淳于髡; pinyin: Chúnyú Kūn; Wade–Giles: Ch'un-yü K'un, variant: Shun-yü K'wan) (4th century BC) was a wit, Confucian philosopher, emissary, and official during the Chinese ...Nationality: ChineseOccupation: Philosopher 0
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Li Kui (legalist)
Chinese politician, 455–395 BC
Overview: Li Kui (Chinese: 李悝; pinyin: Lǐ Kuī; Wade–Giles: Li K'uei, 455–395 BC) was a Chinese hydraulic engineer, philosopher, and politician. He served as government minister and court advisor to ...Nationality: ChineseOccupation: Philosopher 0
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Shen Dao
Chinese philosopher and scholarOverview: Shen Dao (Chinese: 慎到; c. 350 – c. 275BC) was a Chinese philosopher and writer. He was a "Chinese Legalist" theoretician most remembered for his influence on Han Fei with regards to the concept ...Occupation: Philosopher 0
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Shen Buhai
Chinese philosopher and politician (c.400–c.337 BC)Overview: Shen Buhai (Chinese: 申不害; c. 400 BC – c. 337 BC) was a Chinese essayist, philosopher, and politician. He served as Chancellor of the Han state under Marquis Zhao of Han for fifteen years, from ...Occupation: Philosopher 0
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14.Overview: Xu Xing (Chinese: 許行; Wade–Giles: Hsü Hsing; c. 372 – c. 289 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and one of the most notable advocates of Agriculturalism, a political philosophy that advocated peasant ...Occupation: Philosopher 0
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