Hsun Tzu - Basic Writings

List of contents

Preface, by Burton Watson v Foreword, by Win. Theodore de Bary...vii Outline of Early Chinese History x Introduction 1 Encouraging Learning 15 Improving Yourself 24 The Regulations of a King 33 Debating Military Affairs 56 A Discussion of Heaven 79 A Discussion of Rites 89 A Discussion of Music 112 Dispelling Obsession 121 Rectifying Names 139 Man's Nature is Evil 157 Index 173

About the author

Summary

Hsun 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.

Product details

• Authors: Tzu Hsun, Hsun Tzu, Burton Watson
• Assisted by: Burton Watson (Translation)
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.09.1996
• EAN: 9780231106894
• ISBN: 978-0-231-10689-4
• No. of pages: 177
• Series: Translations from the Asian Classics; Translations from the Asian Classics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; China, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Eastern Philosophy