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Lu Jiuyuan

Type Figure Region Southern Song Time 1139–1192 Also known as Lu Zijing、Master Xiangshan

Lu Jiuyuan (1139–1192) was a Southern Song philosopher from Jinxi, Jiangxi, styled Zijing and known as Xiangshan;…

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  1. 1139–1175Jinxi · Jinxi CountyOf the Lu clan of Jinxi, he entered the Imperial Academy after the metropolitan examination in the eighth year of Qiandao, astonishing scholars with the claim "the universe is my mind." In 1172 he presented his views at court, advocating simplicity and directness. In 1175 he met Zhu Xi at Ehu in Yanshan, debating for three days; the differences between principle and mind were each displayed but not reconciled.
  2. 1176–1190Xiangshan · Jinxi CountyAfter returning home he opened a school at Xiangshan to teach disciples, emphasizing "bringing forth the original mind" and "first establishing what is great"; his followers spread throughout Jiangxi. After becoming prefect of Jingmen Commandery in 1179 he was soon dismissed, and in the 1180s he again presided over lectures at Xiangshan, his system of mind gradually maturing.
  3. 1191–1192Jingmen · Jingmen CommanderyIn 1191 he again served as prefect of Jingmen Commandery, repairing walls and simplifying judicial procedures, his reputation as an administrator renowned in the Jiang-Han region. He died in office in 1192 at the age of fifty-four; his disciples posthumously styled him Master Xiangshan, and the school of mind was carried on by disciples such as Yang Jian.

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