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5 years ago

Philosopher blends Nietzsche, Laozi, and Confucianism to create new life philosophy.

Journal of Fujian Normal University
The Path to Return: From Nietzsche to Laozi and Zhuangzi——On Lin Tongji's Change in Thinking Before Zhan-Guo-Ce and After That
Lei Wen-xue

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The article discusses how Lin Tongji's thinking evolved from embracing Nietzsche's power doctrine to returning to the national philosophy of Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi. He combined Nietzsche's will philosophy with Confucian positive spirit, creating a new philosophy for the Chinese people.