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張載集

By Zai Zhang
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A collected set of essays, letters and notes that develops a unified metaphysical and ethical system centered on qi and the alignment of human nature with heaven. It treats cosmology and natural change, the interplay of yin and yang, and the conditions for sincere moral self-cultivation, while explaining the role of rites, music and ritual practice. Longer treatises set out theoretical foundations for reading the classics; shorter pieces and aphorisms apply those principles to governance, mourning, education and everyday conduct, aiming to translate lofty theory into practical guidance for ethical discernment and communal life.

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Zai Zhang

Zhang Zai was a prominent Chinese philosopher and scholar during the Song Dynasty, known for his contributions to Neo-Confucian thought. His work, "Zhang Zai Ji" (張載集), encapsulates his philosophical ideas, emphasizing the importance of moral cultivation and the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. Zhang Zai's teachings laid the groundwork for later Confucian scholars and have had a lasting impact on Chinese philosophy. His emphasis on the unity of the cosmos and the moral responsibilities of individuals continues to resonate in discussions of ethics and philosophy today.

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