Doing what you really want : an introduction to the philosophy of Mengzi / Franklin Perkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Perkins, Franklin, author.

Series:

Oxford scholarship online.

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, Chinese--To 221 B.C.

Philosophy, Chinese.

Philosophy, Confucian--China.

Philosophy, Confucian.

Mencius.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 267 pages).

Other Title:

Introduction to the philosophy of Mengzi

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2022]

Summary:

For more than 2000 years, the writings of the Confucian philosopher Mengzi have been a source of guidance and inspiration for those set on doing something to improve the state of the world. This book is a coherent, systematic, and accessible explanation of his philosophy, covering everything from the place of human beings in nature, to human psychology and emotions, to the ways in which we can deliberately change and cultivate ourselves, including practical advice. The writing is clear and engaging, accessible to students and general readers with no background in philosophy or Chinese studies.

Contents:

Introduction: Why Confucianism?

Harmony with nature

What people really want

Emotions and enjoying life

Cultivating feelings

Learning

Ritual, music and embodied emotions

Temptations, excuses, and putting ideas into practice

Power, politics and action.

Notes:

Also issued in print: 2022.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Perkins, Franklin Doing What You Really Want

ISBN:

0-19-757493-9

0-19-757495-5

0-19-757494-7

OCLC:

1264734669