Zhang Zai: The Architect of Neo-Confucian Metaphysics

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Opublikowano: 2026-07-25

Zhang Zai: The Architect of Neo-Confucian Metaphysics | Philosophy Documentary In this deep dive, we explore the remarkable story of Zhang Zai (1020-1077 CE), one of the most original metaphysical minds in human history—yet a thinker most people in the West have never heard of. From ambitious young man interested in military strategy to founding master of Neo-Confucianism, Zhang Zai’s philosophical journey spans Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism before arriving at a revolutionary vision of reality built around one fundamental concept: qi. What You’ll Discover: How Zhang Zai transformed from soldie...