Shun, Kwongloi
Mencius and Early Chinese Thought
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804740173
- author:
- Shun, Kwongloi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 312
- Genre:
- Oriental & Indian philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mencius and Early Chinese Thought by Kwong-loi Shun explores the key ethical concepts in Mencius' philosophy, comparing them with those of earlier thinkers from Confucian and other schools of thought. This study reveals how these terms influenced subsequent Chinese philosophy.
The book examines the specific terms used to define these concepts, as well as their use in the Mencius and other texts. It also provides comparative evaluations of competing interpretations found in traditional Chinese commentaries, contemporary translations, and discussions.
Through its analysis, this work sheds light on Mencius' views on human nature, the ethical ideal, self-cultivation, and the relationship between self-cultivation and political order, offering valuable insights into his philosophical thought.
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