Zhuangzi (369 BC - 286 BC), known as Zhou, also known as Zhuang Zhou, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and cultural celebrity. Born in the city of Luzhou in present-day Anhui Province, China, he was a figure of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, known as "Zhuangzi", and was one of the representatives of the Taoist school.
We know very little about the life of Zhuangzi, as his life is not recorded in detail in the history books. According to legend and later records, Zhuangzi was born into a poor family, but he was brilliant and intelligent, and once held an official position in his early years, but because of his dissatisfaction with politics and the pursuit of freedom, he resigned from his official position and chose to live a simple and free life in the mountains and forests.
Zhuangzi's main contribution lies in his philosophical ideas and writings, and his work "Zhuangzi" is one of the important classics of the Taoist school. His ideology advocates nature-oriented, advocates people's pursuit of freedom and transcends the realm of material desires, advocates "rule by inaction", and believes that people should conform to the changes of nature and give up the pursuit of utilitarianism and fame in order to achieve freedom and peace of mind.
Zhuangzi's ideas had a profound impact on later generations, and his works were widely disseminated, exerting an important influence on ancient Chinese culture and philosophy. His ideas have also had a certain impact on the history of world philosophy and are considered one of the treasures of Eastern philosophy.
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