Laozi-Kun Li, a native of Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period, was the founder of Taoist school;
Zhuangzi-Zhuang Zhou, a native of the Song Dynasty during the Warring States Period, is the successor of the Taoist school;
Confucius-Kong Qiu, a native of Shandong in the Spring and Autumn Period, was the founder of Confucianism.
Mencius-Monk was born in Luzou during the Warring States Period, and was a philosopher.
Mozi, a native of Shandong during the Warring States Period, was the founder of Mohism.
Xunzi Xun Kuang, a native of Zhao in the Warring States Period, is the successor of Confucianism.