Zhou Dunyi
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Zhou Dunyi (traditional Chinese: 周敦頤; simplified Chinese: 周敦颐; pinyin: Zhōu Dūnyí; Wade-Giles: Chou Tun-i, 1017–1073), born Zhou Dunshi (周惇实), courtesy name Maoshu (茂叔), was a Chinese Neo-Confucian philosopher and cosmologist born in present-day Yongzhou, Hunan during the Song Dynasty. He conceptualized the Neo-Confucian cosmology of the day, explaining the relationship between human conduct and universal forces. In this way, he emphasizes that humans can master their qi ("psycho-physical stuff; vital life energy") in order to accord with nature.
[edit] Writings
- Taiji Tushuo (太極圖說; "Explanations of the Diagram of the Supreme Ultimate" or "Diagram Explaining the Supreme Ultimate")
- Tong Shu (通書; "Penetrating the I-Ching")
[edit] References
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- Chen, Keming and Weng, Jindun "Zhou Dunyi". Encyclopedia of China (Philosophy Edition), 1st ed.

