A Basic Mencius: The Wisdom and Advice of China's Second Sage
Mencius is known to history as the “other” great philosopher from China. In actuality, Mencius was highly influential as one of the greatest exponents of Confucian thought, and is credited with bringing Confucianism back from the brink of near extinction in China and cementing the Confucian tradition as the major societal and ethical school of philosophy in Chinese civilization. This book features some of the greatest teachings of Mencius, with each quote paired with a historical anecdote on...
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The Essential Wisdom of Mencius, one of the greatest proponents of the Confucian tradition.
Introduction iWill and Study 1Duty and Moral Character 23Handling One's Affairs 47In Society 69Affairs of State 93Principles of Cultivation 111Notes to Illustrations 144
