Tang Zhen

Tang Zhen , born Tang Dadao , courtesy name Zhuwan , was a Chinese philosopher and educator born in during the late and early dynasties. His given name was Dahao, but later he changed his given name to Zhen and his courtesy name to Puyuan .

In 1657, he successfully achieved the rank of ''juren'' or quasi-master degree provincial level. He then became the mayor of a town in Shanxi province. Later in life he became an author, philosophizing about politics and life.