Wang Bi

Wang Bi, courtesy name Fusi, was a Chinese philosopher and politician. During his brief career, he produced commentaries on the Tao Te Ching and I Ching which were highly influential in Chinese philosophy.

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Who was born first?

• Wang Bi was born 1 year after Zhong Hui
• Wang Bi was born 7 years before Porphyry
• Wang Bi was born 13 years after Cassius Longinus
• Wang Bi was born 19 years before Iamblichus
• Wang Bi was born 21 years after Plotinus

Timeline

1. Plotinus205–270
2. Cassius Longinus213–273
3. Zhong Hui225–264
4. Wang Bi (this page)226–249
5. Porphyrycirca AD 233 – circa AD 301
6. Iamblichuscirca AD 245 – circa AD 325

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