Lie Yukou

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Lie Yukou is an ancient Chinese philosopher traditionally credited with authoring the Daoist classic "Liezi," though his historical existence remains uncertain.

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instanceOf Daoist philosopher
ancient Chinese philosopher
possibly legendary figure
associatedWithSchool Huang-Lao Daoism
associatedWork Liezi
canonicalStatusOfWork Liezi is one of the major Daoist classics
linked to: Liezi
describedAs possibly mythical philosopher
era Warring States period
historicalExistence uncertain
historicity disputed
includedIn Daoist philosophical tradition alongside Laozi and Zhuangzi
influenced Chinese philosophy
Daoist thought
knownFor parables and anecdotes in the Liezi
language Classical Chinese
mentionedIn Historical discussions of Daoist canon
name Lie Yukou
philosophicalTradition Daoism
linked to: Taoism
region Ancient China
romanization Lie Zi
linked to: Liezi
scholarlyViewOnAuthorship Liezi likely composite text
authorship attribution considered traditional rather than historical
themeInAttributedWork detachment from worldly affairs
dreams and illusion
non-action (wuwei)
relativism of perspectives
skill stories and technical mastery
spontaneity (ziran)
traditionallyCreditedAsAuthorOf Liezi
workAttributedDate compiled centuries after his supposed lifetime

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Liezi author Lie Yukou
Liezi attributedTo Lie Yukou
Lie Yukou name Lie Yukou