Who was the first philosopher in China since ancient times?

Duke Zhou was the first, living in the former 1 1 century, or King Wen was the first. The Book of Changes can not only be used for fortune telling, but also be a masterpiece full of world philosophy, a classic of China and a treasure of the world. Duke Zhou's philosophical thought is simple and profound.

Laozi is second. It should be Laozi who can really be called a philosopher. It is said that Confucius is his student. His Tao Te Ching initiated the Taoist school and absorbed the essence of Zhouyi.

It is said that Confucius is a student of Laozi. Confucius read the Book of Changes and Wei compiled three sections. March is not meat, which shows the status of Zhouyi.