Hsun Tzu - Basic Writings

Sommario

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

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Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Tzu Hsun, Hsun Tzu, Burton Watson
• Con la collaborazione di: Burton Watson (Traduzione)
• Editore: Columbia University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 18.09.1996
• EAN: 9780231106894
• ISBN: 978-0-231-10689-4
• Pagine: 177
• Serie: Translations from the Asian Classics; Translations from the Asian Classics
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Altre religioni mondiali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Altro; China, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Eastern Philosophy