Kong Yingda

Kong Yingda
孔穎達
Kong Yingda, as portrayed in the Ming dynasty encyclopedia Sancai Tuhui
Born574
Died648 (aged 73–74)
OccupationPhilosopher
Academic work
EraTang dynasty
School or traditionConfucianism
Notable worksWujing Zhengyi ("Correct Meaning of the Five Classics")
Kong Yingda
Traditional Chinese孔穎達
Simplified Chinese孔颖达

Kong Yingda (Chinese: 孔穎達; Wade–Giles: K'ung Ying-ta; 574 – 648), courtesy names Chongyuan (冲遠) and Zhongda (仲達), was a Chinese philosopher during the Sui and Tang dynasty. An ardent Confucianist, who is considered one of the most influential Confucian scholars in Chinese history.[1][2] His most important work is the Wujing Zhengyi 五經正義 ("Correct Meaning of the Five Classics"), which became the standard curriculum for the imperial examinations, and the basis for all future official commentaries of the Five Classics.[3] He was also "skilled at mathematics and the calendar."[4]

  1. ^ Eppert, Claudia; Wang, Hongyu (10 September 2012). Cross-Cultural Studies in Curriculum: Eastern Thought, Educational Insights. Routledge. p. 339. ISBN 978-1-136-79275-5.
  2. ^ Chen, Zanhua. "孔穎達" [Kong Yingda]. Taipei Confucius Temple. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  3. ^ Lewis, Mark Edward (30 June 2009). China's Cosmopolitan Empire. Harvard University Press. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-674-03306-1.
  4. ^ Cua, Antonio S. (30 December 2002). Encyclopedia of Chinese Philosophy. Routledge. p. 141. ISBN 978-1-135-36748-0.

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