Philosophy:Si

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Si (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is a concept in Chinese philosophy that is usually translated as "reflection" or "concentration." It refers to a species of attentive, non-rational thought that is directed at a specific subject.[1]

References

  1. Ivanhoe, P.J., & Van Norden, B.W. (eds.) (2001). Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy, 2nd Ed. Hackett Publishing Co.: Indianapolis, p. 392