Wu Zi

Wu Zi (c. 280-233 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Qin and Han dynasties. He is best known for his philosophical ideas, particularly his concept of the 'Mandate of Heaven', which held that the ruler's authority was derived from the will of heaven. Wu Zi was a prominent figure in Chinese philosophy during the Qin and Han periods and is still studied and admired today for his insights into politics, ethics, and human nature.