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The Life And Works Of Mencius

The Life And Works Of Mencius

Legge, James

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1163436550
ISBN13: 9781163436554
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Works of Mencius is a book written by James Legge that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the Chinese philosopher Mencius. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Mencius' life and the second part examining his philosophical teachings.In the first part, Legge explores Mencius' early life, education, and career as a philosopher. He also discusses Mencius' relationship with Confucius and his disciples, as well as his political and social influence during the Warring States period in ancient China.The second part of the book delves into Mencius' philosophical ideas, including his views on human nature, morality, government, and social order. Legge provides detailed explanations of Mencius' key concepts, such as the innate goodness of human nature, the importance of education and self-cultivation, and the need for a just and benevolent government.Overall, The Life and Works of Mencius is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy and culture, as well as for scholars and students of philosophy, history, and Asian studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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