Wei-Jin Neo-Daoism; metaphysics
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Wei-Jin metaphysical philosophy; Neo-Daoism
technicalRefers to the philosophical movement during the Wei and Jin dynasties (3rd–4th centuries CE) that reinterpreted Confucian classics through Daoist metaphysics, emphasizing abstract principles (li) over concrete forms. Key figures include He Yan, Wang Bi, and Guo Xiang.
Wei-Jin Neo-Daoism exerted a profound influence on the development of Chinese philosophy.
Wang Bi is one of the important representative figures of Neo-Daoism.
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Studying Neo-Daoism requires a solid foundation in classical literature.
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metaphysics
technicalShort for 形而上学 (xíng ér shàng xué). Refers to the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space. In Marxist contexts, often used pejoratively to denote idealist or non-dialectical thinking.
Metaphysics is an important branch of philosophy.
This question falls within the realm of metaphysics and is difficult to verify through experience.
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In certain contexts, 'metaphysics' is used to criticize ways of thinking that are divorced from reality.