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The article focuses on the insights of various Chinese on the cosmology in the Han Dynasty. It states that Taoist and author Yang Xiong believes that the origin of the universe was an intangible mystery. It says that scholar Dong Zhongshu has personified heaven as the great-grandfather of humankind. Moreover, Wang Chong relates that original qi is the cardinal force of cosmology where it justifies its own existence and response.

The article offers information on Chinese philosopher Laozi and his work of art entitled "Daodejing." It says that Laozi had access to philosophical, literary, and historical works during the Zhou Dynasty in China as he was the head of its national library and founded Daoism. It states that he explored the concept of Dao, which means both a path or way, throughout the Daodejing. It mentions that Dao characterizes obscurity and that Dao of heaven and earth is inseparable from the Dao of politics.

The article focuses on Confucius as cultural sage, philosopher, and religious figure in China. It states that Confucius, one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history, has influenced various generations in China in almost all areas such as politics, education, values, and etiquette. It cites one of the life's philosophy of Confucius in which he considered family relationship as the root of humanity.

The article offers a brief history about Buddhism during the Sui and Tang dynasties in China. It is inferred that Indian prince Siddhartha Gautama founded the religion in the sixth century B.C. It highlights the schools which contributed to the development of Buddhism during the Sui and Tang dynasties including Tiantai School, Weishi School and Huayan School.

The article discusses the concepts of nothingness and being in the Chinese context. It states that Wang Bi considers nothingness ass the essence and source of all the events and beings in the universe. It says that Pei Wei contends that being is the reason for events and beings to exist in the world.

The article focuses on the art of state governance of Han Fei (ca. 280-233 BC) of Henan Province, China, who uses power, law and statecraft and supports the idea of Xunzi that human nature possess an evil element and a mentality set with self-interest. It states that Han Fei was a representative of utilitarian political philosophy with good writing skills. It says that Han Fei consider the unequal relationship between the ruler and subordinates as the root of the propensity of power.

The article discusses information on Chinese philosopher and scientist, Mozi. He lived during the period 475-395 B.C. advocating the restoration of social order in China. Mozi was a student of Confucian theory prior to his establishment of Mohism, which opposed many tenets of Confucianism. Mohist thinking focuses on the study of logic, the political principle of "no aggression," and the condemnation of war through the principle of "universal love." Scholars revived interest in Mohist philosophy during the Qing Dynasty of the 17th century.

The article presents information on Chinese strategist Sun Wu, better known as Sunzi, who is believed to have authored "The Art of War." Sunzi was born in the State of Qi in the late Spring and Autumn period but his family fled to the State of Wu when Qi was in chaos. In collaboration with Wu Zixu, a resourceful strategist, Sunzi helped the State of Wu annex the much more powerful State of Chu. The first chapter of the book explores fives factors that determine the outcomes of wars including leadership and discipline.

The article focuses on Taoist thinker Zhuangzi or Chuang-tzu from what used to be known as State Song in China. His book "Zhuangzi" is considered as one of the most loved philosophical treatises in Chinese history. The focal point of his philosophy is a care free existence that requires goal-free wandering. The story of how he saw the relevance of mankind to other beings is discussed.

The article features Chinese philosopher Mencius and his views on governing a state by human love. It discusses the idealistic approach of Mencius towards the ethical dilemmas in Confucian thinking, particularly his political philosophy based on moral idealism. Also mentioned is Mencius' contribution in putting into political practice the concept of governing by humane love.