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Zhu XI and His Disciples: A Historical Study

Zhu XI and His Disciples: A Historical Study

Zhiping, Chen
Shufen, Zhang
Zheyu, Lian

Hardcover

Chinese HistoryGeneral Eastern ReligionsGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9819574773
ISBN13: 9789819574773
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: Aug 3 2026
Pages: 409
Weight: 1.46
Height: 1.05 Width: 6.22 Depth: 8.28
Language: English
This book explores the tangible societal contributions of Zhu Xi (1130-1200) and his disciples during their lifetimes, alongside the enduring impact of their practices on contemporaries and subsequent generations. A towering Neo-Confucian philosopher of the Song Dynasty, Zhu Xi revolutionized Confucianism by synthesizing the metaphysical concepts of li (principle) and qi (material force) into a coherent theoretical framework. His interpretations of Confucian classics became imperial orthodoxy for over 700 years, shaping education, civil service examinations, and social ethics across East Asia. By integrating Buddhist and Daoist insights into Confucian thought, Zhu deepened its philosophical richness while upholding core values such as ren (benevolence) and moral self-cultivation, leaving an indelible mark on traditional Chinese governance, cultural identity, and the intellectual landscapes of Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

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