Huan Tan
Chinese philosopher, poet, and politician (c. 43 BC - AD 28)
About Huan Tan
Lived 40 BC – AD 32 (aged 70–71). Huan Tan was a Chinese poet, philosopher and politician.
Huan Tan (BC– AD28),
Huan Tan is reported by Yu Yingshi (1930–2021) to uphold self-contradictory views on immortality. On one hand, he is quoted to say that "the way of immortals" is a fabrication of the lovers for the strange; on the other, however, he was reported to admit the practice as genuine and efficient. Possible explanation lies in the fact that the Xinlun was a later compilation which might have confused his own statements with the quotations of his opponents.
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Who was Huan Tan?
Chinese philosopher, poet, and politician (c. 43 BC - AD 28)
When was Huan Tan born?
Huan Tan was born in 40 BC.
When did Huan Tan die?
Huan Tan died in AD 32.
What was Huan Tan's occupation?
Huan Tan was a poet, philosopher and politician.
What nationality was Huan Tan?
Huan Tan was Chinese.
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