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Zixia
Bu Shang (507 BC – 400 BC), commonly known by his courtesy name Zixia or as Buzi (Master Bu), was an ancient Chinese philosopher and a prominent disciple of Confucius who was considered one of the most accomplished in cultural learning. He was one of the five disciples who took chief responsibility for the transmission of Confucius' teachings. He played a significant role in the transmission of such classics as the ''Book of Poetry'' and the ''I Ching''. He established his own school, and taught Marquess Wen of Wei, ruler of Wei, the most powerful state of the early Warring States period. Said to be a teacher of early " Legalist" Li Kui, Bu Shang is cited for the principle of favoring talents over favoritism.Peng He 2014. p.68. Chinese Lawmaking: From Non-communicative to Communicative. https://books.google.com/books?id=MXDABAAAQBAJ&pg=PA68 Life Disciple of Confucius It is uncertain which state Bu Shang came from. Different ancient sources name his birthplace variously as eit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marquess Wen Of Wei
Marquess Wen of Wei (Wèi Wén Hóu; died 396 BCE) was the first Marquess to rule the State of Wei during the Warring States period of Chinese history (475 – 220 BCE). Born Wei Si (魏斯), he belonged to the House of Wei, one of the noble houses that dominated Jin politics in the 5th and 6th centuries BC. He became ruler of Wei in 445 BCE, succeeding Wei Huan-Zi, and in 424 BCE adopted the title of "Marquess" (). In 403 BCE King Weilie of Zhou acknowledged Wei Si as Marquess of Wei while conferring similar titles on the leaders of the former vassal states of Han and Zhao, thereby effectively splitting the State of Jin into three and confirming the Partition of Jin. Sima Qian praised Marquess Wen of Wei for his eagerness to learn.Sima Qian '' Records of the Grand Historian'' The Marquess is said to have often consulted the Confucian scholar Zixia as well as Tian Zifang ''Tiān'' () is one of the oldest Chinese terms for heaven and a key concept in Chinese myth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |