孟子 by Mencius
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| Author | Mencius, 373? BCE-290? BCE |
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| Title | 孟子 |
| Alternate Title | Mengzi |
| Alternate Title | Mencius |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mencius_(book) |
| Credits | Produced by Tsia Hsin Ko |
| Summary | "孟子" by Mencius is a philosophical text written in the 4th century BC. The work is centered on the teachings and conversations of Mencius, a Confucian philosopher, as he debates moral and political philosophy with various rulers and officials. This text explores vital themes such as the nature of goodness, the role of government, the importance of benevolence, and the cultivation of virtue. The beginning of the work introduces the philosopher Mencius meeting with King Liang Hui and discussing the principles of governance. Mencius emphasizes that a ruler must prioritize righteousness and the well-being of the people over personal gain. He critiques the fixation on profit, suggesting that it can lead to societal ruin. Through a series of dialogues, Mencius presents his ideas on proper governance, advocating for a leadership style rooted in benevolence and moral integrity, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Confucian values throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Philosophy, Chinese -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Philosophy, Confucian -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24178 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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