韓詩外傳, Vol. 5-6

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Han, Ying, active 150 B.C.

Language:

Chinese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Han shi wai chuan, Vol. 5-6

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"韓詩外傳, Vol. 5-6" by active 150 B.C. Ying Han is a philosophical and poetic work likely composed during the Han dynasty, a significant period in ancient Chinese history characterized by the consolidation of Confucian principles. This book is a collection of aphorisms and discussions that reflect on themes of governance, morality, and human conduct, emphasizing the Confucian ideals of virtue, wisdom, and proper behavior in society. The content of this volume presents dialogues primarily involving Confucius and his disciples, where they explore essential concepts of leadership, ethics, and the role of education in maintaining moral order. It underscores the importance of virtuous rulers and the necessity of a knowledgeable populace as foundations for a harmonious society. Various historical references are made to earlier figures and events that illustrate the consequences of virtue and vice in governance. These discussions are encapsulated in poetic phrases, ensuring the material is both enlightening and engages the reader's reflection on moral philosophy and statecraft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Nicole Lai

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_shi_waizhuan

Release date is 2005-01-01