Zisi
483–402 BCE
子
思
Zǐ
sī
Early Confucianism
Grandson of Confucius and disciple of Zēngzǐ. Traditionally attributed author of the Zhōngyōng (Doctrine of the Mean). His thought decisively influenced Mencius.
Lineage
Master:
Zengzi
Relationships
Influenced:
Mencius
Works
Doctrine of the Mean
(~450 BCE)