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== Intellectual genealogy, teaching, criticism ==
== Intellectual genealogy, teaching, criticism ==
Zisi was the son of Boyu 伯鱼 ([[:zh:孔鲤]]) and the only grandson of [[Confucius]]. He is traditionally accredited with transmitting Confucian teaching to [[Mencius]]<ref>{{cite book|title=Focusing the Familiar: A Translation and Philosophical Interpretation of the Zhongyong|author=Ames, Roger T. and David L. Hall|publisher=University of Hawaii Press|year=2001|isbn=9780824824600|page=132}}</ref> and writing the ''[[Doctrine of the Mean]]'', ''Biaoji'' 表記, "[[Book of Rites#Contents|Ziyi]]" (The Black Robes") 緇衣, and "Fangji" (The Record of the Dikes) 坊記, presently chapters of the ''[[Liji]]''. (Since Zisi's dates of life do not overlap with those of Mengzi, it has been suggested that the intermediary role in the transmission was played by [[Shi Shuo]] 世碩.<ref>曹峰, 思孟學派的建構與解構 ――評梁濤《郭店竹簡與思孟學派》.[http://www.bamboosilk.org/admin3/2010/caofeng004.htm], n.1.</ref>)
Zisi was the son of Boyu 伯鱼 ([[:zh:孔鲤]]) and the only grandson of [[Confucius]]. He is traditionally accredited with transmitting Confucian teaching to [[Mencius]]<ref>{{cite book|title=Focusing the Familiar: A Translation and Philosophical Interpretation of the Zhongyong|author=Ames, Roger T. and David L. Hall|publisher=University of Hawaii Press|year=2001|isbn=9780824824600|page=132}}</ref> and writing the ''[[Doctrine of the Mean]]'', ''Biaoji'' 表記, "[[Book of Rites#Contents|Ziyi]]" (The Black Robes") 緇衣, and "Fangji" (The Record of the Dikes) 坊記, presently chapters of the ''[[Liji]]''. (Since Zisi's dates of life do not overlap with those of Mengzi, it has been suggested that the intermediary role in the transmission was played by [[Shi Shuo]] 世碩.<ref>曹峰, 思孟學派的建構與解構 ――評梁濤《郭店竹簡與思孟學派》.{{cite web|url=http://www.bamboosilk.org/admin3/2010/caofeng004.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=August 22, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20131213043828/http://www.bamboosilk.org/admin3/2010/caofeng004.htm |archivedate=December 13, 2013 }}, n.1.</ref>)
Where his grandfather began to distinguish between true and supposed knowledge, Zisi proceeded upon [[meditation]]s on the [[relativism|relativity]] in human knowledge of the [[universe]]. He attempted to analyze as many types of action as possible, and believed that wise people who are conscious of their moral and intellectual duties can copy the [[reality]] of the universe into themselves.
Where his grandfather began to distinguish between true and supposed knowledge, Zisi proceeded upon [[meditation]]s on the [[relativism|relativity]] in human knowledge of the [[universe]]. He attempted to analyze as many types of action as possible, and believed that wise people who are conscious of their moral and intellectual duties can copy the [[reality]] of the universe into themselves.
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On par with Mencius, Zisi is attacked by [[Xun Kuang|Xunzi]] in his famous "Against Twelve Masters" chapter. The target of Xunzi's attack is the [[Wuxing (text)|Wuxing]] teaching. According to [[Zhang Binglin]] (1868-1936), Zisi attempted combining Confucian teaching with the principles of numerology. [[Li Xueqin]] suggests that it was done under influence of the text presently constituting the "Great Plan" (Hongfan) chapter of the [[Shangshu]].<ref>[[Li Xueqin]], 帛书《五行》与《尚书·洪范》.</ref>
On par with Mencius, Zisi is attacked by [[Xun Kuang|Xunzi]] in his famous "Against Twelve Masters" chapter. The target of Xunzi's attack is the [[Wuxing (text)|Wuxing]] teaching. According to [[Zhang Binglin]] (1868-1936), Zisi attempted combining Confucian teaching with the principles of numerology. [[Li Xueqin]] suggests that it was done under influence of the text presently constituting the "Great Plan" (Hongfan) chapter of the [[Shangshu]].<ref>[[Li Xueqin]], 帛书《五行》与《尚书·洪范》.</ref>


The extant version of the book of the same name is ascribed to Zisi. It was compiled by Wang Zhuosuo (汪晫 Wāng Zhuó) of the Song dynasty, but not recognized as authentic. The more reliable edition was made by Huang Yizhou [[:zh:黃以周]] (1828-1899), drawing the references from [[Shen Yue]] (441-513). According to Huang Yizhou, some aspects of Zisi' thinking are paralleled by [[Huainanzi]].<ref>[http://www.bamboosilk.org/admin3/2010/caofeng004.htm 曹峰, 思孟學派的建構與解構 ――評梁濤《郭店竹簡與思孟學派》]</ref>
The extant version of the book of the same name is ascribed to Zisi. It was compiled by Wang Zhuosuo (汪晫 Wāng Zhuó) of the Song dynasty, but not recognized as authentic. The more reliable edition was made by Huang Yizhou [[:zh:黃以周]] (1828-1899), drawing the references from [[Shen Yue]] (441-513). According to Huang Yizhou, some aspects of Zisi' thinking are paralleled by [[Huainanzi]].<ref>[http://www.bamboosilk.org/admin3/2010/caofeng004.htm 曹峰, 思孟學派的建構與解構 ――評梁濤《郭店竹簡與思孟學派》] {{wayback|url=http://www.bamboosilk.org/admin3/2010/caofeng004.htm |date=20131213043828 }}</ref>


==Recent discoveries==
==Recent discoveries==
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== References ==
== References ==
* Pan, Fuen, [http://203.72.198.245/web/Content.asp?ID=58218&Query=1 "Zisi"]. ''[[Encyclopedia of China]]'' (Philosophy Edition), 1st ed.
* Pan, Fuen, [http://web.archive.org/web/20070929095925/http://203.72.198.245/web/Content.asp?ID=58218&Query=1 "Zisi"]. ''[[Encyclopedia of China]]'' (Philosophy Edition), 1st ed.


==External links==
==External links==

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For the disciple of Confucius, see Yuan Xian.
Zisi
Chinese子思
Literal meaning(courtesy name)
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZǐsī
Wade–GilesTzu3-ssu1
IPA[tsɨ̀sɨ́]
Alternative Chinese name
Chinese孔伋
Literal meaning(personal name)
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinKǒng Jí
Wade–GilesK'ung3 Chi2
IPA[kʰʊ̀ŋ tɕǐ]
The tomb of Kong Ji in the Cemetery of Confucius, Qufu

Zisi (Chinese: 子思; c. 481–402 BCE), born Kong Ji (孔伋), was a Chinese philosopher and the grandson of Confucius.

Intellectual genealogy, teaching, criticism

Zisi was the son of Boyu 伯鱼 (zh:孔鲤) and the only grandson of Confucius. He is traditionally accredited with transmitting Confucian teaching to Mencius[1] and writing the Doctrine of the Mean, Biaoji 表記, "Ziyi" (The Black Robes") 緇衣, and "Fangji" (The Record of the Dikes) 坊記, presently chapters of the Liji. (Since Zisi's dates of life do not overlap with those of Mengzi, it has been suggested that the intermediary role in the transmission was played by Shi Shuo 世碩.[2])

Where his grandfather began to distinguish between true and supposed knowledge, Zisi proceeded upon meditations on the relativity in human knowledge of the universe. He attempted to analyze as many types of action as possible, and believed that wise people who are conscious of their moral and intellectual duties can copy the reality of the universe into themselves.

On par with Mencius, Zisi is attacked by Xunzi in his famous "Against Twelve Masters" chapter. The target of Xunzi's attack is the Wuxing teaching. According to Zhang Binglin (1868-1936), Zisi attempted combining Confucian teaching with the principles of numerology. Li Xueqin suggests that it was done under influence of the text presently constituting the "Great Plan" (Hongfan) chapter of the Shangshu.[3]

The extant version of the book of the same name is ascribed to Zisi. It was compiled by Wang Zhuosuo (汪晫 Wāng Zhuó) of the Song dynasty, but not recognized as authentic. The more reliable edition was made by Huang Yizhou zh:黃以周 (1828-1899), drawing the references from Shen Yue (441-513). According to Huang Yizhou, some aspects of Zisi' thinking are paralleled by Huainanzi.[4]

Recent discoveries

  • Wuxing (text), a recent archeological discovery providing new insight into Zisi's teaching.
  • Duke Mu of Lu Asks Zisi 《魯穆公問子思》, a Guodian text relating about the concept of the "loyal minister" 忠臣 through the dialogue between Zisi and the young Duke Mu (d. 377 BCE).

See also

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  • Zengzi, the purported author of the Great Learning. Great Learning and Zisi's Doctrine of the Mean, included into the Four Books, constituted the foundation of the Confucian orthodoxy.

Notes

  1. ^ Ames, Roger T. and David L. Hall (2001). Focusing the Familiar: A Translation and Philosophical Interpretation of the Zhongyong. University of Hawaii Press. p. 132. ISBN 9780824824600.
  2. ^ 曹峰, 思孟學派的建構與解構 ――評梁濤《郭店竹簡與思孟學派》."Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link), n.1.
  3. ^ Li Xueqin, 帛书《五行》与《尚书·洪范》.
  4. ^ 曹峰, 思孟學派的建構與解構 ――評梁濤《郭店竹簡與思孟學派》 Archived 2013-12-13 at the Wayback Machine

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