Mozi

Mozi

Mozi, personal name Mo Di, was a Chinese philosopher, logician, and the founder of the Mohist school of thought, making him one of the most important figures of the Warring States period (c. 475 – 221 BCE). Alongside Confucianism, Mohism became the most prominent organized school of the Hundred Schools of Thought throughout the period. The Mozi is an anthology of writings traditionally attributed to Mozi and to his followers. Born in what is now Tengzhou, Shandong, Mozi and his followers argued strongly against both Confucianism and Taoism, with a philosophy emphasizing universal love, social order, the will of Heaven, sharing, and honoring the worthy. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in undefined different languages on Wikipedia. Mozi is the NaNth most popular philosopher, the NaNth most popular biography from China.

Mozi is most famous for his belief that all things are made of five elements: earth, water, fire, wood, and metal.