The School of Names, or **Names' School**, refers to a philosophical and intellectual movement in ancient China that was primarily active during the Warring States period (approximately 475–221 BCE). This school is associated with the study of language, logic, and the relationship between names (or words) and the realities they represent. The central idea of the School of Names is often linked to the philosophical debates about how language corresponds to reality and the implications of this relationship for understanding the world.
"Deng Xi" could refer to several different things depending on the context. However, it is likely a reference to "Deng Xiaoping," a prominent Chinese politician and reformist leader known for his significant role in China's economic reforms and opening up to the global market from the late 1970s onwards.
Gongsun Long (公孙龙) was a Chinese philosopher during the Warring States period (475–221 BCE), known for his contributions to the School of Names (Mingjia), which was concerned with the relation between words and reality and the nature of language and logic. He is particularly famous for his arguments on the nature of "white" and "horse," famously asserting that a "white horse" is not a horse but rather a specific type of horse distinguished by its color.
Hui Shi (also known as Huishi or Hu Shih) refers to a notable figure in Chinese philosophy and a prominent scholar from the Warring States period (approximately 475-221 BCE). He was a philosopher associated with the School of Names (Logicians) and was known for his dialectical skills and contributions to logic and semantics.
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