Zhu Xi, Chinese philosopher (born 1130)

Zhu Xi

Chinese historian, philosopher, poet and politician (1130–1200)

Zhu Xi, formerly romanized Chu Hsi, was a Chinese philosopher, historian, politician, poet, and calligrapher of the Southern Song dynasty. As a leading figure in the development of Neo-Confucianism, Zhu Xi played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual foundations of later…