8. Zhou Dunyi: Explanation of the Diagram of the Great Ultimate
A Sourcebook in Global Philosophy - Mohammed Rustom
Bryan Van Norden [+]
Vassar College
Bryan Van Norden is James Monroe Taylor Chair in Philosophy, Vassar College.
Justin Tiwald [+]
University of Hong Kong
Justin Tiwald is Professor of Philosophy, University of Hong Kong.
Description
This piece presents a translation of a foundational text and diagram in Neo-Confucian cosmology and metaphysics entitled the Explanation of the Diagram of the Great Ultimate by Zhōu Dūnyí (1017–1073 CE).