Hsun Tzu: Basic Writings (Softcover) Burton Watson - MINT

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Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
Chinese
Intended Audience
Adults
ISBN
9780231106894
Book Title
Hsün Tzu : Basic Writings
Book Series
Translations from the Asian Classics Ser.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Item Length
0.8 in
Edition
2
Publication Year
1996
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.1 in
Author
Burton Watson
Features
Revised
Genre
Philosophy, Literary Collections, History
Topic
Asian / Chinese, Asia / General, Eastern
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Width
0.5 in
Number of Pages
177 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231106890
ISBN-13
9780231106894
eBay Product ID (ePID)
550222

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Hsün Tzu : Basic Writings
Number of Pages
177 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Asian / Chinese, Asia / General, Eastern
Publication Year
1996
Features
Revised
Genre
Philosophy, Literary Collections, History
Author
Burton Watson
Book Series
Translations from the Asian Classics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
0.8 in
Item Width
0.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
181.09512
Table Of Content
Preface, by Burton Watson Foreword, by Win. Theodore de Bary Outline of Early Chinese History Introduction Encouraging Learning Improving Yourself The Regulations of a King Debating Military Affairs A Discussion of Heaven A Discussion of Rites A Discussion of Music Dispelling Obsession Rectifying Names Man's Nature is Evil Index
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Hsün Tzu (born ca. 312 B.C.) provided the dominant philosophical system of his day. Although basically Confucian, he differed with Mencius by asserting that the original nature of man is evil, and also expounded on such subjects as good government, military affairs, Heaven, and music., Hsn Tzu (born ca. 312 B.C.) provided the dominant philosophical system of his day. Although basically Confucian, he differed with Mencius by asserting that the original nature of man is evil, and also expounded on such subjects as good government, military affairs, Heaven, and music., Hsün Tzu set forth the most complete well-ordered philosophical system of his day. Although basically Confucian, he differed with Mencius, his famous predecessor in the Confucian school, by asserting that the original nature of man is evil. To counteract this evil, he advocated self-improvement, the pursuit of learning, the avoidance of obsession, and constant attention to ritual in all areas of life. With a translation by the noted scholar Burton Watson, includes an introduction to the philosopher in relation to Chinese history and thought. Readers familiar with Hsün Tzu's work will find that Watson's lucid translation breaths new life into this classic. For those not yet acquainted with Hsün Tzu, will reach a new generation who will find his ideas on government, language, and order and safety in society surprisingly close to the concerns of our own age., Hs n Tzu set forth the most complete well-ordered philosophical system of his day. Although basically Confucian, he differed with Mencius, his famous predecessor in the Confucian school, by asserting that the original nature of man is evil. To counteract this evil, he advocated self-improvement, the pursuit of learning, the avoidance of obsession, and constant attention to ritual in all areas of life. With a translation by the noted scholar Burton Watson, includes an introduction to the philosopher in relation to Chinese history and thought. Readers familiar with Hs n Tzu's work will find that Watson's lucid translation breaths new life into this classic. For those not yet acquainted with Hs n Tzu, will reach a new generation who will find his ideas on government, language, and order and safety in society surprisingly close to the concerns of our own age.
LC Classification Number
B128.H66

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