Kong Yingda
Chinese philosopher (574 – 648) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kong Yingda (Chinese: 孔穎達; Wade–Giles: K'ung Ying-ta; 574 – 648), courtesy names Chongyuan (冲遠) and Zhongda (仲達), was a Chinese philosopher during the Sui and Tang dynasty. An ardent Confucianist, who is considered one of the most influential Confucian scholars in Chinese history.[1][2] His most important work is the Wujing Zhengyi 五經正義 ("Correct Meaning of the Five Classics"), which became the standard curriculum for the imperial examinations, and the basis for all future official commentaries of the Five Classics.[3] He was also "skilled at mathematics and the calendar."[4]
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孔穎達 | |
Born | 574 Hengshui, Jizhou, Northern Qi |
Died | 648 (aged 73–74) |
Occupation | Philosopher |
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Era | Tang dynasty |
School or tradition | Confucianism |
Notable works | Wujing Zhengyi ("Correct Meaning of the Five Classics") |
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Traditional Chinese | 孔穎達 | ||||||||||||||||||
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