I just want to note that rationality can fit into the Chinese idea sphere, very neatly
I agree. Some starting points (kudos to GPT-4):
Confucius (551-479 BCE) - taught that people should think critically and rationally about their actions and decisions in order to lead a life of harmony and virtue. One of his famous sayings is, “When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it—this is knowledge.”
Mencius (372-289 BCE) - believed that individuals can cultivate their moral and intellectual capabilities through rational thinking and learning. Mencius emphasized the importance of moral reasoning and introspection in making ethical decisions.
Mozi (470-391 BCE) - advocated for a rational and pragmatic approach to decision-making. He argued that people should evaluate the potential consequences of their actions based on the benefits or harms they would bring to society. Mozi’s philosophy encouraged rational thinking and objective analysis in the pursuit of social harmony and the greater good.
Zhuangzi (369-286 BCE) - believed that individuals should cultivate their understanding of the natural world and develop their innate abilities to think and reason. Zhuangzi encouraged the cultivation of a clear and unbiased mind in order to achieve harmony with the Dao, or the natural order of the universe.
Xunzi (312-230 BCE) - believed that people must be taught to act morally and rationally. Xunzi emphasized the importance of education, self-discipline, and reflection in developing moral character and rational decision-making abilities.
I agree. Some starting points (kudos to GPT-4):
Confucius (551-479 BCE) - taught that people should think critically and rationally about their actions and decisions in order to lead a life of harmony and virtue. One of his famous sayings is, “When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it—this is knowledge.”
Mencius (372-289 BCE) - believed that individuals can cultivate their moral and intellectual capabilities through rational thinking and learning. Mencius emphasized the importance of moral reasoning and introspection in making ethical decisions.
Mozi (470-391 BCE) - advocated for a rational and pragmatic approach to decision-making. He argued that people should evaluate the potential consequences of their actions based on the benefits or harms they would bring to society. Mozi’s philosophy encouraged rational thinking and objective analysis in the pursuit of social harmony and the greater good.
Zhuangzi (369-286 BCE) - believed that individuals should cultivate their understanding of the natural world and develop their innate abilities to think and reason. Zhuangzi encouraged the cultivation of a clear and unbiased mind in order to achieve harmony with the Dao, or the natural order of the universe.
Xunzi (312-230 BCE) - believed that people must be taught to act morally and rationally. Xunzi emphasized the importance of education, self-discipline, and reflection in developing moral character and rational decision-making abilities.