熊十力

About the Author

Xiong Shili (1885-1968), a towering figure in modern Chinese philosophy, was a self-taught scholar whose profound insights reshaped the landscape of Neo-Confucianism and Buddhist thought. Born in Hubei Province, he immersed himself in classical texts and Western philosophy, emerging as a fierce critic of superficial interpretations of traditional doctrines. His seminal work, '破破新唯识论 摧惑显宗记[酣畅淋漓的辩驳文章,读懂《新唯识论》必备](上海古籍) (十力丛书 7) (Chinese Edition)', exemplifies his rigorous dialectical method, dismantling illusions in Yogācāra Buddhism while illuminating the essence of consciousness and reality. Xiong's philosophy emphasized the unity of substance and function, influencing generations of thinkers including his disciple Mou Zongsan. Through his writings, he bridged ancient wisdom with contemporary challenges, advocating a dynamic, life-affirming metaphysics that continues to inspire philosophical inquiry in East Asia.