Introduction In times of chaos, leaders often turn to age-old wisdom for guidance. Imagine a land torn apart by conflict, where the hopes of many rest on the decisions of a few. Such was the case for Wang Dao and Sima Rui as they navigated the turbulence of the late Western Jin Dynasty. The tale…
Introduction Chaos often breeds innovation. This was certainly true during China’s Warring States period, which lasted from 475 to 221 BCE. Picture a time when kingdoms clashed endlessly, political alliances shifted overnight, and ordinary people faced constant uncertainty. In the midst of this turmoil, something remarkable happened: a philosophical revolution that would reshape Chinese culture…