Zhu Xi

Definition

Zhu Xi was a Chinese philosopher and scholar who lived during the Song Dynasty. He is known for his influential teachings on Neo-Confucianism, emphasizing moral cultivation and the importance of studying the Four Books and Five Classics.

Related terms

Confucius: A Chinese philosopher whose teachings formed the basis of Confucianism, which heavily influenced Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism.

Moral cultivation: The process of developing one's character and ethical values through education, reflection, and practice.

Four Books and Five Classics: Canonical texts in Confucianism that emphasize topics such as ethics, governance, poetry, rites, music, history, and divination. These texts were studied extensively by scholars under Zhu Xi's influence.