Hui Shi

A prominent philosopher of the School of Names, known for paradoxes on time and space.

Chronology: -370 – -310

Origins & Early Life

Hui Shi (Chinese: 惠施; pinyin: Huì Shī; Wade–Giles: Hui4 Shih1; 370–310 BCE), or Huizi (Chinese: 惠子; pinyin: Huìzǐ; Wade–Giles: Hui4 Tzu3; "Master Hui"), was a Warring States period Chinese philosopher, and, according to the Lushi Chunqiu, a prime minister of the Wei state (Liang) said to have written a code of laws. A representative of the School of Names (Logicians), he is famous for ten paradoxes about the relativity of time and space, for instance, "I set off for Yue (southeastern China) today and came there yesterday." == Bibliography == The Yiwenzhi attributes an eponymous one-chapter philosophical work to Hui Shi named Huizi (惠子), but it is no longer extant, probably being lost prior to the Tang dynasty. For this reason, knowledge of his philosophy relies on the several Chinese classic texts that refer to him, including the Zhan Guo Ce, Lüshi Chunqiu, Han Feizi, Xunzi, and most frequently, the Zhuangzi. Nine Zhuangzi chapters mention Hui Shi, calling him "Huizi" 26 times and "Hui Shi" 9 times.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

"Under Heaven" (chapter 33), which summarizes Warring States philosophies, contains all of the latter 9 references by name. After the death of the Prime Minister of Liang, Shuo Yuan records...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Source: Wikipedia