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My name is Li Zhi. I have also been know by different names. Namely, Zhuowu and Hongfu. Having more than one name was common during my time. I primarily used Zhuowu for my philosophical works. This you could say was one of my most used pseudonyms. I was a man of knowledge. I am known as a influential Historian, Philosopher, and Critic. I lived in the time of the Ming Dynasty and have been known as one of the most influential of my time. I was a man of controversy. I tended to speak my mind and was not afraid of explaining truths that many people fear to speak out loud. Here you will learn much about me, Are you ready for the journey? | My name is Li Zhi. I have also been know by different names. Namely, Zhuowu and Hongfu. Having more than one name was common during my time. I primarily used Zhuowu for my philosophical works. This you could say was one of my most used pseudonyms. I was a man of knowledge. I am known as a influential Historian, Philosopher, and Critic. I lived in the time of the Ming Dynasty and have been known as one of the most influential of my time. I was a man of controversy. I tended to speak my mind and was not afraid of explaining truths that many people fear to speak out loud. Here you will learn much about me, Are you ready for the journey? | ||
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''A Book to Burn'' ended up being my more famous of the two as well as the more controversial. I named it such because I knew when it got in the hands of those in power, that burning it would be its end fate. After my death, the book was banned and this lasted from the Ming Dynasty into the Qing. Even though it was forbidden, many individuals printed copies to spread the message and did so secretly for hundreds of years. | ''A Book to Burn'' ended up being my more famous of the two as well as the more controversial. I named it such because I knew when it got in the hands of those in power, that burning it would be its end fate. After my death, the book was banned and this lasted from the Ming Dynasty into the Qing. Even though it was forbidden, many individuals printed copies to spread the message and did so secretly for hundreds of years. | ||
Revision as of 19:54, 16 April 2013
My Journey: The Who...
My name is Li Zhi. I have also been know by different names. Namely, Zhuowu and Hongfu. Having more than one name was common during my time. I primarily used Zhuowu for my philosophical works. This you could say was one of my most used pseudonyms. I was a man of knowledge. I am known as a influential Historian, Philosopher, and Critic. I lived in the time of the Ming Dynasty and have been known as one of the most influential of my time. I was a man of controversy. I tended to speak my mind and was not afraid of explaining truths that many people fear to speak out loud. Here you will learn much about me, Are you ready for the journey?
The Beginning
As stated before, my name is Li Zhi. I was born in 1527. I was born in the southeastern part of China. Known today as QuanZhou, Fujian. I knew it as Jinjiang, Fujian. This was my home, I grew up here and learned many important lessons. Theses lessons shaped me to who I turned out to be. Many of the lessons I learned came from my father. He was a teacher and so I was able to listen to him and understand the workings of the world. I continued to learn throughout my life, It was a love I could never let go of.
Middle Years
Taking my love for learning, I took the village examinations at the age of 24. I continued from there and eventually became a lecturer five years later. Not long after being a lecturer, I was given the invitation to teach at the prestigious Guozijian in Nanjing. I did this shortly until I returned to my home land. Why return to my homeland shortly after gaining such a prestigious position you ask? I did this due to the loss of my father. It is customary during this time in China to return home for a period of mourning. This mourning usually lasted 3 years. We knew it as filial mourning.
I spent those three years honoring my loved ones. Upon my return from my three year hiatus, I went back to the Guozijian. Only this time instead of teaching in Nanjing, I went to Beijing. I spent the next few decades of my life floating from position to position. I never seemed to stay in one place for very long. I held the titles of Minister of Rites, Prefect, Scholar, and even Monk.
Later Years: End of the Journey
Later in my life, my teachings and outspoken demeanor led many to think of me as a heretic. Many did not enjoy my words about the government and this led to me being on the move more often than not. Finally the law caught up with me. I was captured and imprisoned on charges of deceit and heresy. Before my sentence of exile could begin, I decided my life had been full and my journey complete. I committed suicide while in prison by cutting my throat with a knife. I died in 1602.
My Works: The Journey Continued
Today I am famous for mainly two works.
- A Book to Hide
- A Book to Burn
A Book to Burn ended up being my more famous of the two as well as the more controversial. I named it such because I knew when it got in the hands of those in power, that burning it would be its end fate. After my death, the book was banned and this lasted from the Ming Dynasty into the Qing. Even though it was forbidden, many individuals printed copies to spread the message and did so secretly for hundreds of years.