Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973), was a Chinese American martial artist and actor who is widely regarded as among the most influential martial artists of the 20th century. Lee's few movies, especially his performance in the Hollywood-produced Enter the Dragon, elevated the traditional Hong Kong martial arts film to a new level of popularity, paving the way for future martial artists actors such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Chuck Norris.

Philosophy

Although he is most famously considered a martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee majored in Philosophy at the University of Washington. His philosophy often mirrored his fighting beliefs. Yet he was quick to point out that his martial arts were solely a metaphor for such teachings. His influences were largely Taoist, Buddhist, and a conglomeration of contemporary hippie philosophers, perhaps the most visible of which was his writings of philosphy of Jiddu Krishnamurti, one of his favorite contemporary authors.

Related Topics:
Fighting - Taoist - Buddhist - Hippie - Philosphy - Jiddu Krishnamurti

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