Zhu (11301018-1April 23rd, 2000), also known as Zhong Hui, was called Hui Weng at night. He was a famous philosopher, thinker, philosopher, educator and poet in the Southern Song Dynasty, and also an important figure in the history of Confucianism. Zhu's theory had a far-reaching influence on later generations, especially in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, when his thoughts were regarded as official philosophy.
Zhu was born in Youxi, Nanjian Prefecture (now Youxi County, Fujian Province). His father, Zhu Song, was a contemporary of Yue Fei and Qin Gui, and worked as a county magistrate in Fujian. Zhu received a good education from an early age, and 19 was admitted as a scholar. Later, he was repeatedly excluded by the officialdom and his career was bumpy. Nevertheless, he performed well during his tenure and was known for his integrity.
Zhu's Philosophical Thought
Zhu's philosophical thought is the inheritance and development of Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi's theory. He emphasized that "reason" is the fundamental principle of all things in the universe, and advocated "learning from things" to seek truth by observing and studying things. His educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of moral education and holds that education should cultivate people's virtues and moral concepts.
Zhu is also a prolific scholar. His works include Notes on Four Books and Sentences, Original Meaning of Zhouyi, Biography of Poetry, etc. These works have had a far-reaching impact on the academic research of later generations. Zhu, also known as "Zhu Zi", enjoys a high reputation in the history of China. His theory and thoughts were widely passed down and studied by later generations, forming the so-called Zhu Xue or Neo-Confucianism.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Zhu.