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= Dai Zhen
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Dai Zhen (1788–1868) was a prominent Chinese philosopher, scholar, and educator during the Qing dynasty. He is best known for his work in the fields of Confucianism, philosophy, and ethics. Dai Zhen is particularly noted for his critiques of Neo-Confucianism, particularly the teachings of Cheng Yi and Zhu Xi, advocating for a return to a more original interpretation of Confucian texts.