![]() ![]() ![]() Though the these Books eventually became more important for Confucianism than theįive Classics. Like the FiveĬlassics, they became recognized as an independent collection of authoritative texts, evolution of the Four Books The _ Books, like the Five Classics, went through several editions. Tai Ji/T'ai Chi The Great Ultimate, or the supreme force that regulates the universe in neo-Confucianism. Ta Hsueh(Great Learning) The fourth text of the Four Books, which contains instructions for a virtuous government and a commentary from one of Confucius' disciples on political theory and morality. ![]() qi A neo-Confucianist word for vital force or energy. neo-Confucianism An eleventh-century movement that attempted to determine which schools of Confucianism were philosophically consistent and in accordance with the teachings of Confucius. Mohist School School of thought founded by Mo Tzu that brought about a great departure from orthodox Confucianism and traditional Chinese practices, such as religious rituals and ancestor veneration. Mo Tzu Founder of the Mohist school lived from 471 B.C.E. ![]()
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