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Xunzi : Basic Writings
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Watson, Burton.
- Series:
- Translations from the Asian Classics
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Philosophy, Chinese--To 221 B.C.
- Philosophy, Confucian.
- Local Subjects:
- Philosophy, Chinese--To 221 B.C.
- Philosophy, Confucian.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (232 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Columbia University Press, 2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Xunzi asserted that the original nature of man is evil, differing on this point from Mencius, his famous predecessor in the Confucian school. In the most complete, well-ordered philosophical system of his day, Xunzi advocated the counteraction of man's evil through self-improvement, the pursuit of learning, the avoidance of obsession, and observance of ritual in life. Readers familiar with Xunzi's work will find that Burton Watson's lucid translation breathes new life into this classic. Those new to Xunzi will find his ideas on government, language, and order and safety in society surprisingly
- Contents:
- Cover ; Half title; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; Contents ; Outline of Early Chinese History; Preface; Introduction; Encouraging Learning; Improving Yourself; The Regulations of a King; Debating Military Affairs; A Discussion of Heaven; A Discussion of Rites; A Discussion of Music; Dispelling Obsession; Rectifying Names; Man's Nature Is Evil; Index; Series List
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- ISBN:
- 9780231521314
- 0231521316
- OCLC:
- 818857150
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