List of Chinese Philosophers: Quick Facts

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Confucius (left) and Laozi

Rubbing of Chinese philosopher Confucius in traditional robes with a long beard, based on a design attributed to Wu Tao-hsuan, with Chinese characters above and beside the figure.

Large bronze statue of Laozi seated atop a grand stone staircase, with traditional Chinese architecture and orange-tiled rooftops in the background.

Traditional illustration of Sunzi (Sun Tzu) in yellow robe and headpiece, with a mustache and goatee, facing slightly to the right against a pale background.

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Chinese philosophy Taoism Confucianism Yinyang Legalism Qi Wuxing Mohism Taiji Logician hsüan