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Mencius

By: Mencius

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Known throughout East Asia as Mengzi, or "Master Meng," Mencius (391-308 B.C.E.) was a Chinese philosopher of the late Zhou dynasty, an instrumental figure in the spread of the Confucian tradition, and a brilliant illuminator of its ideas. Mencius was active during the Warring States Period (403-221 B.C.E.), in which competing powers sought to control the declining Zhou empire. Like Confucius, Mencius journeyed to one feudal court after another, searching for a proper lord who could put his teachings into practice. Only a leader who possessed the moral qualities of a true king could unify China, Mencius believed, and in his defense of Zhou rule and Confucian philosophy, he developed an innovative and highly nuanced approach to understanding politics, self-cultivation, and human nature, profoundly influencing the course of Confucian thought and East Asian culture. Mencius is a record of the philosopher's conversations with warring lords, disciples, and adversaries of the Way, as well as a collection of pronouncements on government, human nature, and a variety of other philosophical and political subjects. Mencius is largely concerned with the motivations of human actors and their capacity for mutual respect. He builds on the Confucian idea of ren, or humaneness, and places it alongside the complementary principle of yi, or rightness, advancing a complex notion of what is right for certain individuals as they perform distinct roles in specific situations. Consequently, Mencius's impact was felt not only in the thought of the intellectual and social elite but also in the value and belief systems of all Chinese people.

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210

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Columbia University Press

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ISBN 10

0231122055

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9780231122054

The Works of Mencius

By: James Legge

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The Works of Mencius

By: James Legge

Full Chinese text, English translation on same page; editor's, Chinese commentators' annotations; dictionary of Chinese characters at rear. The Second Master in the Confucian tradition, in finest edition.

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610

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Courier Corporation

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0486263754

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9780486263755

A Basic Mencius

The Wisdom and Advice of China's Second Sage

By: Mencius

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A Basic Mencius

The Wisdom and Advice of China's Second Sage

By: Mencius

The Essential Wisdom of Mencius, one of the greatest proponents of the Confucian tradition.

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180

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LONG RIVER PRESS

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ISBN 10

1592650465

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9781592650460

The Chinese Classics: The Life and Works of Mencius

By: Confucius,Mencius

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The Chinese Classics: The Life and Works of Mencius

By: Confucius,Mencius

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the life and works of Mencius, a Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period. With a focus on Mencius' philosophy and its relevance to Chinese culture and society, this book offers readers a unique glimpse into one of the most influential thinkers in Chinese history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Legare Street Press

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102172260X

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9781021722607

Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China

By: Arthur Waley

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Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China

By: Arthur Waley

First published in 1939. This book consists chiefly of extracts from Chuang Tzu, Mencius and Han Fei Tzu. Chuang Tzu's appeal is to the imagination; the appeal of mencius is to the moral feelings; realism, as expounded by Han Fei Tzu, finds a close parallel in modern Totalitarianism and as a result these extracts from a book of the third century B.C. nonetheless have a very contemporary connection.

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272

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Psychology Press

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041536180X

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9780415361804

A Mencius Reader

For Beginning and Advanced Students of Classical Chinese

By: Donald B. Wagner,Mencius

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A Mencius Reader

For Beginning and Advanced Students of Classical Chinese

By: Donald B. Wagner,Mencius

This book contains material for students of Classical Chinese at three different levels. 1) The first chapter of Mencius, reproduced from a modern punctuated edition, with very detailed notes and glosses intended for students in their second semester of Classical Chinese. 2) The same chapter, reproduced from a Song wood-block edition, which beginning students who are more ambitious may wish to use instead of the punctuated edition. 3) Notes and glosses on the Eastern Han commentary of Zhao Qi (included in the Song edition), intended for more advanced students

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164

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NIAS Press

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ISBN 10

8791114284

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9788791114281

The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy

By: Sun Tzu,Lao-Tzu,Confucius,Mencius

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The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy

By: Sun Tzu,Lao-Tzu,Confucius,Mencius

The words of the ancient Chinese sages are as timeless as they are wise. IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner 2017! The words of ancient Chinese philosophers have influenced other thinkers across the world for more than 2,000 years, and continue to shape our ideas today. The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy includes translations of Sun Tzu's Art of War, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, the teachings of the master sage Confucius, and the writings of Mencius. From insights on warfare and diplomacy to advice on how to deal with one's neighbors and colleagues, this collection of classical Eastern philosophy will provide readers with countless nuggets of wisdom.

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796

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Simon and Schuster

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ISBN 10

1626868204

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9781626868205

The Chinese Classics

By: James Legge,James Confucius,James Mencius

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The Chinese Classics

By: James Legge,James Confucius,James Mencius

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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392

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Palala Press

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1377565645

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9781377565644

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Mencius

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A Basic Mencius

A Basic Mencius

The Chinese Classics: The Life and Works of Mencius

The Chinese Classics: The Life and Works of Mencius

Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China

Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China

A Mencius Reader

A Mencius Reader

The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy

The Art of War & Other Classics of Eastern Philosophy

The Chinese Classics

The Chinese Classics

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