Zhang Zizheng Meng

Author: Zhang Zai
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Publish Date: 2000-12-01
Features: This book is part of the Tian, Di, and Ren series and is a concise yet representative philosophical work of Confucianism. It is preceded by an expert introduction that outlines its theoretical framework, selects its essence and profundity, explores its academic origins and cultural background, and helps readers accurately understand the original text. At the same time, this book outlines the main lines of the development of Confucianism before and after, making it a must-read introductory book for those who wish to explore the evolution of Confucianism after the Song Dynasty and delve into the origins of contemporary New Confucianism.
Zhang Zai of the Northern Song Dynasty, styled Zihou, was known as the Grand Master of Hengqu. Zhang Zai proposed the theory of "Tai Xu ji qi" (Great Void is qi), affirming that "qi" is the substantive entity filling the universe. Due to the aggregation and dispersion of "qi," various phenomena and things are formed. Zhang Zai wrote extensively in his lifetime, including works such as "Collected Essays," "Commentary on the I Ching," "Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals," and "The Cave of Learning in Classics." "Zheng Meng" is a work that Zhang Zai composed after long deliberation and reflects his philosophical thought.