Zhou Dunyi

Zhou Dunyi was a Chinese cosmologist, philosopher, and writer during the Song dynasty. He conceptualized the Neo-Confucian cosmology of the day, explaining the relationship between human conduct and universal forces. In this way, he emphasizes that humans can master their qi ("spirit") in order to accord with nature.

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Who was born first?

• Zhou Dunyi was born 1 year before Michael Psellos
• Zhou Dunyi was born 3 years before Zhang Zai
• Zhou Dunyi was born 5 years after Cai Xiang
• Zhou Dunyi was born 5 years after Marpa Chokyi Lodro
• Zhou Dunyi was born 10 years after Peter Damian

Timeline

1. Peter Damian1007 – circa February 1072
2. Cai Xiang1012–1067
3. Marpa Chokyi Lodro1012–1097
4. Zhou Dunyi (this page)1017–1073
5. Michael Psellos1018 – May 1078
6. Zhang Zai1020–1077

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