This article is a list of Chinese philosophers.

Taoist philosophers

• Laozi (Lao Tzŭ), illusive founder of Taoism and author of the Tao te Ching (Book of the Way).
• Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzŭ), mystical and relativistic skeptic.
• Lie Yukou, said to be the author of the Daoist book Liezi.
• Wang Pi, Three Kingdoms philosopher

Philosophers from other early schools

• Mozi (Mo Tzŭ), utilitarian and founder of the Moist school.
• Hui Shi, relativistic Logician who influenced Zhuangzi.
• Gongsun Long, Logician who was known for his paradoxes.
• Han Feizi, synthesizer of Legalist theories.

Buddhist philosophers

• Linji (Lin-chi), founder of the Linji school of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China, a branch of which is the Rinzai school in Japan.

• Huineng The 6th buddhist patriarch of the Chan (Zen) School in China, he established the concept of "no mind".

• Zhaozhou A famous chan (Zen) master during the 8th century, noted for his wisdom. Became known for his subtle teaching methods and his use of gongans.

Neo-Confucian philosophers

• Zhu Xi (Chu Hsi), rationalist and leading figure of the School of Principle.
• Tu Wei-ming, ethicist
• Wang Yangming, idealist and leading figure of the School of Mind.

Modern philosophers

• Feng Youlan (Fung Yu-Lan), rationalist who integrated Neo-Confucian, Taoist, and Western metaphysics.
• Han Yu, founded Neo-Confucianism, essayist, and poet.
• Jin Yuelin Logicial positivist and logician.