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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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Columbia University Press

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0231122055

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9780231122054

Mencius

By: Mencius

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By: Mencius

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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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8791114284

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9788791114281

Chinese literature; Comprising the Analects of Confucius, the Sayings of Mencius, the Shi-King, the Travels of Fâ-Hien, and the Sorrows of Han

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By: Confucius,Faxian,Mencius

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Chinese literature; Comprising the Analects of Confucius, the Sayings of Mencius, the Shi-King, the Travels of Fâ-Hien, and the Sorrows of Han

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By: Confucius,Faxian,Mencius

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3387336195

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9783387336191

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

The Philosophy of Mencius

By: Mencius

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The Philosophy of Mencius

By: Mencius

The Philosophy of Mencius is a collection of sayings, dialogues and debates of Mencius. The Philosophy of Mencius is translated into English by James Legge with Preliminary Essays and Explanatory Notes. Mencius was a Chinese philosopher who is the most famous Confucian after Confucius. He was an itinerant Chinese philosopher, a pupil of Confucius' grandson, Zisi and one of the principal interpreters of Confucianism.

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Spastic Cat Press

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1483703584

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9781483703589

Life and Works of Mencius

By: James Legge,Mencius Mencius

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Life and Works of Mencius

By: James Legge,Mencius 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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Sagwan Press

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1376741296

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9781376741292

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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1592650465

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9781592650460

The Life and Works of Mencius

By: Mencius

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The Life and Works of Mencius

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Although he was alive around 300 BC, Chinese philosopher Mencius helped pave the way for future generations of Chinese thinkers and theologians. He is best known for his work with Confucianism, and his interpretations of Confucius' sayings shaped the way that the religion is now practiced. He also was one of the scholars at the Jixia Academy, a prestigious school for philosophers. His status allowed him to be one of China's most respected officials. Mencius maintained a high regard for education, but he was very specific on how he thought people should learn. He denounced memorization and other elementary forms of learning. Instead, he wanted people to awaken their cognizance and realize how powerful their minds could be. Mencius also believed that mankind was essentially good; however, society was a negative influence on peoples' behavior. He hoped that his influence would steer his culture in the right direction in order to help people grasp their full potential for goodness. This swayed his opinions on politics, as he believed that politicians should only stay in power as long as they were working on behalf of the public's best interest. These ideas and more are explored in the extensive collection of "The Life and Works of Mencius". This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translations of James Legge.

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