Confucius - Kongqiu, courtesy name Zhongni, was a native of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period. He was the founder of Confucianism and was revered as a "sage" by later generations.
Mencius--Meng Ke, also known as Ziyu, was a native of Zou, Lu State during the Warring States Period. He was a representative figure of Confucianism and was revered as the "Lesser Sage" by later generations.
Zhuangzi - Zhuang Zhou, a native of the Song Dynasty during the Warring States Period, was the master of Taoist thought.
Lao Tzu - Li Er, also known as Boyang, was a native of Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period and the founder of Taoism. He was also called Lao Dan by later generations.
Mozi - Mo Zhai, a native of Lu during the Warring States Period, was a representative figure of Mohist thought