Guan Yinzi, one of the ten magnates of the pre-Qin dynasty, a great general, philosopher, and educator of the Zhou Dynasty, his name was Xi, and he was once Guan Ling. At Lao Tzu's contemporary, Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching of 5,000 words is said to have been written at his request. He was the ancestor of the Taoist Louguan School and the Wen Shi School, and wrote nine books called "Guan Yinzi".
Guan Yinzi's thought emphasizes the importance of the gods, advocating that nothing should be done, be quiet and self-defensive, be alone in nothingness, and respond to things. His Guiqing thought had an important influence on the formation of the concept of Zhonghua Qing. At the same time, he is also an excellent educator with a deep understanding and thinking about ancient education.
Guan Yinzi was a prominent figure in the pre-Qin period, and his ideas and educational concepts are still of great significance today. Let's dive deeper into his ideas and educational philosophy together and share your thoughts in the comments section.