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Zhuang Zhou (US: , UK: ), honorifically often known as Zhuangzi (US: ), was an influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BCE during the Warring States period, a period of great development in Chinese philosophy, the Hundred Schools of Thought. He is credited with writing—in part or in whole—a work known by his name, the Zhuangzi, which is one of two foundational texts of Taoism, alongside the Tao Te Ching.

Quick facts about Zhuang Zhou

  • Full name: Zhuang Zhou
  • Born: -0368-01-0
  • Nationality: Song
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q47739

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Who is Zhuang Zhou?

Zhuang Zhou (US: , UK: ), honorifically often known as Zhuangzi (US: ), was an influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BCE during the Warring States period, a period of great development in Chinese philosophy, the Hundred Schools of Thought.

What nationality is Zhuang Zhou?

Zhuang Zhou is Song.

When was Zhuang Zhou born?

Zhuang Zhou was born on -0368-01-0.

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