''Si'' () is a concept in

Chinese philosophy Chinese philosophy originates in the Spring and Autumn period () and Warring States period (), during a period known as the " Hundred Schools of Thought", which was characterized by significant intellectual and cultural develop ...

that is usually translated as 'reflection' or 'concentration'. It refers to a species of attentive, non-

rational Rationality is the quality of being guided by or based on reasons. In this regard, a person acts rationally if they have a good reason for what they do or a belief is rational if it is based on strong evidence. This quality can apply to an abi ...

thought that is directed at a specific subject.Ivanhoe, P.J., & Van Norden, B.W. (eds.) (2001). ''Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy'', 2nd Ed. Hackett Publishing Co.: Indianapolis, p. 392

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