Tian Zifang

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Tian Zifang ( Chinese  田 子 方 , Pinyin Tián Zǐfāng ) was a Chinese philosopher from the Warring States Period who is mentioned in many ancient texts. The 21st chapter of the work Zhuangzi , for example, was named after him. Dongguo Shunzi ( Chinese  東 郭順子 , Pinyin Dōngguō Shùnzi ) was his teacher.

He was believed to have been a close advisor to Duke Wen von Wei ( 魏文侯 ), an enlightened ruler who held the throne of the Wei state (魏) from 445 to 396 BC. Chr. Held.

According to Chinese sources, his family name is Tian ( 田 ), his nickname (ming) Wuzi ( 无 择 ) and his age name (zi) Zifang ( 子 方 ).

The German sinologist Richard Wilhelm points out that Tian Zifang to Han Changli ( 韩昌黎 d. I. Han Yu 韩愈 ) a student Zixias ( 子夏 ), the famous Confucius disciple was. Zhuangzi , in turn, learned from him .

personal data
SURNAME Tian Zifang
ALTERNATIVE NAMES 田 子 方 (Chinese); Tián Zǐfāng
BRIEF DESCRIPTION chinese philosopher
DATE OF BIRTH between 5th century BC BC and 3rd century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH between 5th century BC BC and 3rd century BC Chr.