This article is a list of Chinese philosophers. Ancient philosophers Confucianism Confucius, arguably the most influential Chinese philosopher ever. Dong Zhongshu, integrated Yin Yang cosmology into a Confucian ethical framework. Gaozi Mencius, idealist who proposed mankind is innately benevolent. Wang Fu, endorsed the Confucian model of government. Wang Mang, emperor who sought to create a harmonious society, yet chaos resulted. Xunzi, broke from Mencius' view, instead arguing that morality is extrinsic. Yan Hui, the favorite disciple of Confucius and one of the most revered figures of Confucianism. Zengzi Zheng Xuan Zisi Zhu Xi List of Confucianists Taoism Ge Hong Laozi (Lao Tzŭ), illusive founder of Taoism and author of the Tao te Ching (Book of the Way). Lie Yukou, said to be the author of the Daoist book Liezi Yang Xiong Zhang Daoling Zhang Jue Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzŭ), mystical and relativistic skeptic. List of Taoists Chinese School of Naturalists and Naturalism Zou Yan, combined the theories of Yin-Yang and The Five Elements. Mohism Mozi (Mo Tzŭ), utilitarian and founder of the Mohist school. Lu Ban Legalism Guan Zhong, whose reforms made him disparagingly identified as Legalist, but actual philosophy did not develop until hundred years later. Chao Cuo Han Feizi, synthesizer of Legalist theories. Li Kui Li Si Shang Yang Shen Buhai Shen Dao Zi Chan Yangism Yang Zhu The Logicians Deng Xi Hui Shi, relativistic Logician who influenced Zhuangzi. Gongsun Long, logician who was known for his paradoxes. The Agrarians Xu Xing School of Diplomacy Guiguzi Su Qin Zhang Yi Yue Yi Li Yiji School of Military Sun Tzu Sun Bin Imperial era philosophers Xuanxue Guo Xiang Wang Bi, Three Kingdoms philosopher Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove Ruan Ji Ji Kang Shan Tao Liu Ling Ruan Xian Xiang Xiu Zen Huineng, 6th Buddhist patriarch of the Chan (Zen) School in China, he established the concept of "no mind". Linji Yixuan (Lin-chi), founder of the Linji school of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China, a branch of which is the Rinzai school in Japan. Zhaozhou, famous chan (Zen) master during the 8th century, noted for his wisdom. Became known for his subtle teaching methods and his use of gongans. Jizang Sengzhao Yi Xing Zhi Dun Xuanzang Huiyuan Neo-Confucianism Zhou Dunyi, argued for the inseparability of metaphysics and ethics. Cheng Yi, made enemies with other philosophers, resulting in his works being banned. Cheng Hao, brother to Cheng Yi. Zhu Xi (Chu