Zhu Xi and the Making of Neo-Confucian Orthodoxy

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Zhu Xi and the Making of Neo-Confucian Orthodoxy

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Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Zhu Xi, the 12th-century philosopher who synthesized Confucian thought into a comprehensive system that would dominate East Asian intellectual life for centuries. They discuss his development of the 'investigation of things' (gewu) as a spiritual practice, his compilation of the Four Books as the core curriculum for civil service exams, and his controversial role in shaping orthodoxy. The episode touches on his exile under political persecution, his influence on later thinkers like Wang Yangming, and the paradox of a man who championed rigorous inquiry while his teachings were used to enforce conformity. Specifics include the White Deer Grotto Academy, the concept of li (principle) and qi (material force), and Zhu Xi's commentaries on the Great Learning. The conversation also considers critiques of Neo-Confucianism from modern scholars and its enduring impact on education and governance in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. #ZhuXi #NeoConfucianism #SouthernSong #WhiteDeerGrotto #FourBooks #Gewu #LiandQi #Daoxue #SongDynasty #CivilServiceExams #WangYangming #ChinesePhilosophy #EastAsianHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Philosophy #Education #IntellectualHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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